pummel

//ˈpʌm.əl//
C1Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

pummelInfinitive
pummelPresent tense
pummeledPast tense
pummeledPast participle
pummelingPresent participle
pummelsThird-person singular
1

To strike repeatedly with the fists, typically in a forceful or aggressive manner.

The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of powerful punches.

2

To subject someone or something to repeated attacks, criticism, or harsh treatment.

The media pummeled the politician with questions about the scandal.

Antonym