Pummelling: meaning, definitions and examples

physical attack

Pummelling refers to the action of striking or hitting something repeatedly. It is often associated with physical confrontation, where one party repeatedly hits another, usually in a violent manner. This action can be in the context of boxing or combat sports, where a fighter delivers a series of blows to their opponent. It may also refer to non-violent situations, such as pummelling dough to shape it. The term evokes a sense of relentless force and aggressiveness.

battering, beating, pounding, thumping

Examples of usage

• The boxer won the match by pummelling his opponent.

• The children began pummelling the play dough into shapes.

• The storm pummelled the coastline with heavy rain and wind.