punched
Hit with knuckles
Punched is the past tense of punch—to strike with a closed fist: He punched the wall in frustration.
It extends to making holes with a tool: She punched her ticket, a punched card.
To feel punched is to feel struck or stunned: The news left him feeling punched in the gut.
Punched up means enlivened: The editor punched up the dialogue.
Successful contact or strike
- sluggedStruck with fist
- wallopedStruck very hard
- thumpedStruck heavily, making noise
- smackedHit sharply
socked · belted · clobbered · pummeled · battered · swung · fist · knuckles
Quick, straight blow
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- hookCurved catching device
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- sparringPractice combat training
gloves · ring · heavyweight · combination · counterpunch · southpaw · orthodox · bobbing
Having holes throughout
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- binderDevice securing loose pages
- chadPunched-out paper bits
- ticketEntry permit slip
notch · grommet · eyelet · aperture · pierced · conductor · validation · loose-leaf
Intense hostile emotion
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- rageIntense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- impulseSudden urge to act
temper · snapped · retaliation · provoked · triggered · outburst
hit
Successful contact or strike
smacked · socked · belted · clobbered · pummeled · battered · swung · fist · knuckles · jaw
jab
Quick, straight blow
sparring · gloves · ring · heavyweight · combination · counterpunch · southpaw · orthodox · bobbing · weaving
perforated
Having holes throughout
ticket · notch · grommet · eyelet · aperture · pierced · conductor · validation · loose-leaf · planner
anger
Intense hostile emotion
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- rageIntense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
impulse · temper · snapped · retaliation · provoked · triggered · outburst
shift
Movement or work period
- workdayStandard labor period
punchedslapped
Struck with open palm
kicked · headbutted · elbowed · kneed · shoved
- fruit punchMixed juice beverage
- punch lineJoke's culminating moment
- punching bagSuspended striking target
- pack a punchPossess considerable force
- roll with the punchesCope with adversity flexibly
- sucker punchUnanticipated strike without warning
punch, punching, punches, punching bag, punch-up, punch card, punch above one's weight, punchbag, punchball