punching bags
Gym stress relievers
Punching bags are heavy bags hung from a support, used for boxing practice and fitness training.
Figuratively, a punching bag is someone who absorbs repeated criticism, blame, or abuse: The new hire became the office punching bag.
The term implies passive acceptance of mistreatment rather than fighting back.
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- heavy bagSuspended striking trainer
- speed bagSmall suspended striking target
- sparringPractice combat training
- jabQuick, straight blow
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Those who practice-fight together
opponents · adversaries · fighters · attackers · boxers
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Those who intimidate others
abusers · tormentors · oppressors · persecutors · aggressors
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