pummeled also pummelled; pummeling also pummelling
ˈpə-mə-liŋ 
ˈpəm-liŋ
Examples of pummel in a Sentence
pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Watching Dubinion pummel through guys is enough.
—Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Some brief thoughts on the ubiquitous popstar’s latest album, which is cheeky, provocative, and absolutely pummels you with hooks.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pummel
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“Pummel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pummel. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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pummel
verb
pum·mel
ˈpəm-əl
pummeled or pummelled; pummeling or pummelling
-(ə-)liŋ
1
: pound entry 3 sense 2a, beat
knead and pummel the dough
2
: to defeat decisively
pummeled the competition
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