verb

pummel

PUH-muhl

Pummel (verb) means to hit someone or something repeatedly with the fists or in a heavy, battering way. Example: “Waves pummeled the small boat during the storm.”

verb

To hit someone or something repeatedly with the fists or in a heavy, battering way.

"Waves pummeled the small boat during the storm."

"He pummeled the punching bag until his arms ached."

How to use pummel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo repeatedly hit or batter something.

Common pairings

pummel someone with fists waves pummel the shore

Word forms

pummeled past tense, pummelled past tense, pummels singular

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Etymology

An altered form of "pommel," originally meaning to strike with the hilt of a sword.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for pummel

Hummel

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pummel” mean?

The word “pummel” means to hit someone or something repeatedly with the fists or in a heavy, battering way. In plain terms, to repeatedly hit or batter something.

How do you pronounce “pummel”?

“Pummel” is pronounced PUH-muhl (/ˈpʌməl/ in IPA).

How do you use “pummel” in a sentence?

Here is “pummel” used in a sentence: “Waves pummeled the small boat during the storm.”

What part of speech is “pummel”?

“Pummel” is a verb.

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