Synonyms of pummel

pummel

verb

ˈpə-məl 

as in to lick

to strike repeatedly

pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lick
• hide
• pound
• beat
• lash
• whip
• pelt
• slap
• hit
• knock
• attack
• punch
• smash
• assault
• thump
• spank
• do
• slam
• batter
• bludgeon
• maul
• bat
• chop
• smack
• thrash
• bash
• hammer
• lambaste
• drub
• flog
• punch out
• whup
• paddle
• rough (up)
• whack
• raid
• slate
• wallop
• thresh
• lather
• work over
• club
• belt
• tan
• curry
• switch
• storm
• box
• belabor
• swipe
• whop
• whale
• buffet
• slog
• baste
• tromp
• wound
• beat up on
• pommel
• mess (up)
• birch
• assail
• fib
• clobber
• lace
• swat
• crack
• rush
• bung up
• cudgel
• beset
• descend (on or upon)
• thwack
• paste
• strap
• lay on
• clout
• lacerate
• wham
• whomp
• jump (on)
• pounce (on or upon)
• cane
• sock
• leather
• cuff
• flagellate
• lam
• bust
• maim
• horsewhip
• scourge
• mutilate
• mangle
• pistol-whip
• blackjack
• rawhide
• gore
• fustigate
• cowhide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pummel

Getting pummeled at the line of scrimmage allowed Ashton Jeanty to produce his third 100-yard rushing performance of his young career. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026

In both cases, the characters at least initially try to avoid violence, and harbor aspirations more personal than pummelling opponents ad nauseam. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

The frenzied bear pummeled him repeatedly but couldn’t roll him because the pack was caught in the bushes. — Jan Thacker, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2026

Called up from Triple-A Worcester to take Sonny Gray’s turn in the rotation, Paez was pummeled by the visiting Mariners on Tuesday, giving up eight runs on 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings in his Red Sox debut. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026