verb
- strikes repeatedly with the fists
- attacks or criticizes harshly and repeatedly
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The boxer pummels his opponent with a series of quick jabs.
- Heavy rain pummels the roof all night long.
- The angry crowd pummels the car with their fists.
- Critics pummel the new movie for its poor acting.
- She pummels the pillow in frustration.
- The hurricane pummels the coastline with fierce winds.
- He pummels the punching bag during his workout.