pummelling
Throwing repeated blows
Pummelling is the act of striking repeatedly with the fists, or by extension, any sustained beating or battering: The boxer took a pummelling in the third round.
Figuratively, it describes overwhelming force or criticism: The stock took a pummelling after earnings.
Also spelled pummeling.
The verb is pummel.
Decisive, lopsided defeat
- batteringRepeated forceful striking
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- wallopingPowerful blow or defeat
drubbing · clobbering · thumping · bashing · mauling · buffeting · bludgeoning · trouncing
Fierce, overwhelming assault
- bombardmentSustained projectile assault
- assaultViolent offensive act
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
- volleySimultaneous firing burst
salvo · fusillade · hail · storm · torrent · deluge · battering · hammering
Martial art combining punches, leg strikes
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- judoJapanese throwing discipline
taekwondo · jiujitsu · grappling · brawling · streetfight · striking · takedown · submission
Practice combat training
- heavyweightHighest combat weight class
- jabQuick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- hookCurved catching device
roundhouse · knockout · punching · bagwork · footwork · gloves · headgear · mouthguard
Damaged by repeated blows
- bruisedInjured beneath skin
- beaten downExhausted by hardship
- worn outDepleted through overuse
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
exhausted · pounded · ravaged · assailed · besieged · punished · under fire · under siege
thrashing
Decisive, lopsided defeat
- batteringRepeated forceful striking
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
walloping · drubbing · clobbering · thumping · bashing · mauling · buffeting · bludgeoning · trouncing · lashing
onslaught
Fierce, overwhelming assault
- bombardmentSustained projectile assault
- assaultViolent offensive act
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
volley · salvo · fusillade · hail · storm · torrent · deluge · battering · hammering · cascade
kickboxing
Martial art combining punches, leg strikes
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
judo · taekwondo · jiujitsu · grappling · brawling · streetfight · striking · takedown · submission · kumite
sparring
Practice combat training
- heavyweightHighest combat weight class
- jabQuick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
hook · roundhouse · knockout · punching · bagwork · footwork · gloves · headgear · mouthguard · ring
battered
Damaged by repeated blows
- bruisedInjured beneath skin
- beaten downExhausted by hardship
- worn outDepleted through overuse
overwhelmed · exhausted · pounded · ravaged · assailed · besieged · punished · under fire · under siege · weathering
pummellingnurturing
Supportive care-giving
coddling · pampering · cherishing · protecting · tending