hitting hard
- smashingBritish slang for excellent
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- slammingClosing with violent force
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
- wallopingPowerful blow or defeat
whacking · bashing · clobbering · pummeling · slugging · knockout · impact · force · blow · punch · strike · hammer · fist · bruising · brutal · devastating · thunderous · cracking
force/intensity of impact
hitting hardgrazing
Feeding on pasture
brushing · nudging · tickling · skimming · gentle touch
contact vs. non-contact
hitting hardwhiffing
Swinging and missing
falling flat · holding back · coming up short · underperforming · fizzling out
aggressive vs. gentle action
hitting hardcaressing
Touching with affection
petting · fondling · cradling · cushioning