pummeler
One who thrashes
A pummeler is someone or something that pummels—delivers repeated heavy blows.
The word suggests relentless beating rather than a single strike: He was known as a pummeler in the ring.
Figuratively, anything that batters persistently qualifies: The storm was a real pummeler.
Combat sport competitor
- fighterOne who engages in combat
- brawlerHabitual fist-fighter
- bruiserLarge, intimidating fighter
- puncherOne who jabs
attacker · slugger · assailant · aggressor · battler · combatant · striker · hitter
One who bats
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
- power hitterBatter who hits far
- home runFull-circuit scoring hit
baseball · cricket · batsman · swinger · cleanup hitter · designated hitter · grand slam · batting average
One who judges merit
- detractorOne who diminishes
- attackerOne who strikes first
- opponentOne who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
antagonist · aggressor · challenger · rival · debater · prosecutor · interrogator · cross-examiner
Tool to soften flesh
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- pounderOne that strikes repeatedly
- kitchen toolImplement for cooking tasks
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
flattening · schnitzel · cutlet · veal · chicken breast · escalope · paillard · thin-slicing
boxer
Combat sport competitor
puncher · attacker · slugger · assailant · aggressor · battler · combatant · striker · hitter · fistfighter
hitter
One who bats
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- sluggerPowerful baseball batter
- power hitterBatter who hits far
home run · baseball · cricket · batsman · swinger · cleanup hitter · designated hitter · grand slam · batting average · heavy hitter
critic
One who judges merit
adversary · antagonist · aggressor · challenger · rival · debater · prosecutor · interrogator · cross-examiner · takedown
meat tenderizer
Tool to soften flesh
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- pounderOne that strikes repeatedly
- kitchen toolImplement for cooking tasks
tenderizing · flattening · schnitzel · cutlet · veal · chicken breast · escalope · paillard · thin-slicing · marinating