pummel

verb

pum·​mel ˈpə-məl 

pummeled also pummelled; pummeling also pummelling ˈpə-mə-liŋ 

ˈpəm-liŋ

: pound, beat

Synonyms of pummel

• lick
• hide
• pound
• beat
• lash
• whip
• pelt
• slap
• hit
• knock
• attack
• punch
• smash
• assault
• thump
• spank
• do
• slam
• batter
• bludgeon
• maul

Examples of pummel in a Sentence

pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived

Recent Examples on the Web

Early accounts report that, in extreme instances, children publicly denounced their parents and pummeled their genitals in an effort to subdue the flesh and its earthly ties. —Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, the weather service predicted, rain will continue to pummel southern California, with about 2 to 4 inches of precipitation expected in some areas. —Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025

The question of enforcement came up in January 2025, when Louisville was pummeled by multiple snowstorms that dumped several inches of snow. —Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025

The report rattled investors already worried about Oracle’s debt-heavy push into AI infrastructure under its $300 billion OpenAI deal, and investors pummeled Oracle's stock price. —Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of pommel

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pummel

• hummel

Kids Definition

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