pommelling
Beating with fists
Pommelling is the act of striking repeatedly with fists or similar blows—a sustained beating rather than a single punch.
The word comes from pommel, the rounded knob at the front of a saddle or the end of a sword hilt, both used historically for striking.
The boxer kept pommelling his opponent until the referee stopped the fight.
Also spelled pummeling.
Striking with closed fist
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- batteringRepeated forceful striking
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- thrashingDecisive, lopsided defeat
pounding · hitting · fists · blows · assault · attack · boxing · fighting
Water dropping from clouds
- hailIcy precipitation pellets
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- batteringRepeated forceful striking
- windAir current outdoors
waves · pelting · lashing · hammering · driving · relentless · downpour · deluge
punching
Striking with closed fist
thrashing · pounding · hitting · fists · blows · assault · attack · boxing · fighting · slugging
rain
Water dropping from clouds
wind · waves · pelting · lashing · hammering · driving · relentless · downpour · deluge · torrential
criticism
Judgment of faults
- onslaughtFierce, overwhelming assault
- bombardmentSustained projectile assault
- barrageSustained, overwhelming attack
assault · attack · harsh · relentless · media · stocks · defeat · losses · hammering · battered
boxing
Combat sport using fists
rounds · knockdown · opponent · match · bout · referee · heavyweight · clinch · combination · training
pommellingcaressing
Touching with affection
stroking · gentle touch · soothing · massaging · fondling
pommellingprotecting
Keeping from harm
shielding · defending · nurturing · sheltering · comforting
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