Synonyms of boxing

boxing

verb

present participle of box

as in punching

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punching
• hitting
• knocking
• slapping
• slamming
• smacking
• banging
• clapping
• pounding
• striking
• clipping
• whacking
• batting
• swiping
• cracking
• kicking
• rapping
• bashing
• slugging
• nailing
• thumping
• tagging
• hammering
• jabbing
• whaling
• bobbing
• tapping
• clouting
• licking
• swatting
• shoving
• socking
• flicking
• pushing
• clobbering
• thwacking
• bopping
• pasting
• clocking
• chopping
• poking
• stabbing
• belting
• bludgeoning
• busting
• zapping
• slogging
• walloping
• bumping
• bonking
• smiting
• stroking
• biffing
• mauling
• beating
• battering
• pummeling
• stamping
• mangling
• hanging one on
• bunting
• lacing
• cuffing
• roughing
• slashing
• drubbing
• pelting
• peppering
• lashing
• jostling
• buffeting
• scuffing
• clubbing
• lambasting
• pommeling
• dumping
• whipping
• bunging
• kneeing
• switching
• butting
• cudgeling
• bowling (down or over)
• decking
• flooring
• prodding
• spearing
• creaming
• flailing
• knocking down
• sledging
• caning
• felling
• flogging
• thrashing
• braining
• rabbit-punching
• sledgehammering
• sapping
• leveling
• sucker punching
• skulling
• conking
• beaning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boxing

That's my thought and my expectation, but this is boxing and anything can happen. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Later, Young tossed a jump-ball to wideout Brycen Tremayne in the end zone with cornerback Corey Thornton boxing him out. — Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

One of Hooper’s matches involved him boxing icon Cassius Clay, who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali. — Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 July 2026

The Washington Post took a look at how the designation risks boxing the US out of Syria’s recovery. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

Instead of scoring points, Richard was more focused on making the right defensive rotation, making passes and boxing out. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

On Tuesday morning, a dozen volunteers joined Montano on the street outside of her restaurant, packing and boxing an influx of supplies — from sanitary supplies to nonperishable foods — dropped off by passing vehicles. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The actor says he's become 'hooked' on boxing with the help of a coach. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Usyk was given a scare by kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, who had competed only once in boxing previously, before finding a stoppage late in the 11th round in his previous outing and a rematch has been mooted. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 26 June 2026