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Pummelled: meaning, definitions and examples

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pummelled

 

[ ˈpʌm.əld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Pummelled refers to the act of striking or hitting something repeatedly and with great force. This term is frequently used in the context of combat, where a person or object is subject to intense blows. The action can imply an overwhelming or aggressive approach toward the target. It can also be used in a figurative sense to describe intense criticism or overwhelming circumstances.

Synonyms

battered, hit, pounded, smashed, thrashed

Examples of usage

  • The boxer pummelled his opponent into submission.
  • The waves pummelled the shore during the storm.
  • She pummelled the dough to make it smooth.

Translations

Translations of the word "pummelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bater

🇮🇳 पीटना

🇩🇪 verprügelt

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 побитий

🇵🇱 pobity

🇯🇵 叩く

🇫🇷 frappé

🇪🇸 golpeado

🇹🇷 vurulmuş

🇰🇷 두들겨 맞은

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 zbitý

🇸🇰 udrený

🇨🇳 击打

🇸🇮 udarjen

🇮🇸 slátraður

🇰🇿 ұрып-соғып

🇬🇪 დაერტყა

🇦🇿 döyülmüş

🇲🇽 golpeado

Etymology

The word 'pummelled' originates from the Middle English term 'pommel', which means to beat or to strike. This term is derived from the Old French 'pommel', used to describe the round knob or end of a sword hilt, which is significant in context of striking. The evolution of the word reflects its physical application in both literal and metaphorical senses, suggesting forceful, repetitive action. Over time, 'pummelled' came to describe not only physical hits but also situations where someone is verbally or emotionally overwhelmed. The usage of 'pummelled' captures the concept of intensity in actions, emphasizing the forceful and repeated nature of the strikes. It has been in use since the early 14th Century, and while its core meaning of striking remains consistent, the contexts have broadened with language evolution.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,754, 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.