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

Israeli troops advanced to its outskirts and didn’t enter, but their strikes pummeled what had been an economic powerhouse of Shiite business affluence. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Holland pummeled Sweden 5-1 and has scored seven goals through its two matches. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

The powerful waves that have pummeled the coastline will endure the warm-up. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Two rounds of powerful storms are expected to pummel central Indiana on June 17 with damaging winds, heavy rain, and large hail. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026

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