Pummel: meaning, definitions and examples
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pummel
[ หpสmษl ]
physical action
To repeatedly hit or strike someone or something with force, usually with fists or a heavy object. The action is often aggressive and can result in injury or damage.
Synonyms
assault, bash, beat, pound, thrash.
Examples of usage
- The boxer pummeled his opponent with a series of powerful punches.
- The angry mob pummeled the car with sticks and rocks.
figurative usage
To criticize or attack someone verbally or in writing, often in a harsh or relentless manner.
Synonyms
attack, berate, condemn, criticize, lambaste.
Examples of usage
- The journalist pummeled the politician in her latest article.
- The critics pummeled the movie for its lack of originality.
Translations
Translations of the word "pummel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esmagar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช prรผgeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ memukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะผัะตะปะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ biฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎดใ
๐ซ๐ท tabasser
๐ช๐ธ golpear
๐น๐ท dรถvmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ mlรกtit
๐ธ๐ฐ mlรกtiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pretepati
๐ฎ๐ธ berja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถymษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpear
Etymology
The word 'pummel' originates from the Middle English word 'pomelen', which means to strike or beat. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The term is often associated with physical aggression and forceful actions, reflecting its usage in describing intense and forceful striking or criticism.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,043, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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