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Punching bag

//ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts. US
  2. 2
    an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing wordnet
  3. 3
    A person serving as an object of abuse. US, figuratively

    "For so long, Theon Greyjoy was the punching bag of Game of Thrones, a sort of shitty Charlie Brown who not only failed to kick the football, but would then be beaten savagely with it every time he landed on his ass."

  4. 4
    a person on whom another person vents their anger wordnet

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