Deride and Pummel

Deride

Deride verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Pummel and deride are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pummel" instead a verb "Deride".

Pummel

Pummel verb - To strike repeatedly.
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Synonyms for Pummel

Deride and pummel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Pummel".

Nearby Words: pummelled, pummelling

Common collocations

hero deride hero pummel hero
people deride people pummel people
skills deride skills pummel skills
opponents deride opponents pummel opponents
Other words: members.
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