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pummel.

To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈpʌməl/
  1. To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

    Rain pummeled the roof.
    The boxer pummeled his opponent.
  2. To scornfully criticize someone or something.

    The politician was pummeled by the media for his controversial statements.
Where this word comes from

Alteration of pommel.

noun/ˈpʌməl/
  1. Alternative form of pommel.

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Alteration of pommel.

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