Punched: meaning, definitions and examples

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punched

 

[ pสŒncht ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

The word 'punched' refers to the act of striking someone or something with a clenched fist. This action is often associated with fighting or expressing strong emotions such as anger. Punched can also describe the action of creating a hole or indentation in an object. In some sports, such as boxing, the term is frequently used to describe the technique or move of hitting an opponent. The act can cause physical pain to the target and is often viewed negatively in social interactions.

Synonyms

box, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • He punched the boxing bag with all his strength.
  • During the argument, he accidentally punched the wall, causing damage.
  • She punched in her code on the keypad.

Translations

Translations of the word "punched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เค‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pukulan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cios

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puรฑetazo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumruk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋จน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบder

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ณๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puรฑetazo

Etymology

The word 'punch' has a rich etymological history, tracing back to the Middle English word 'punche,' which means to thrust or poke. This, in turn, came from the Old French 'ponchier,' and it is believed to originate from the Latin 'punctiare,' meaning to prick or pierce. The term evolved over time to refer specifically to the act of hitting with a fist. The use of 'punched' as the past tense of 'punch' began to emerge prominently in the late 19th century, reflecting the growing popularity of boxing as a sport. As the word became more commonly associated with physical altercations, it also made its way into idiomatic expressions and cultural references, solidifying its place in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,851, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.