Pummel and Slap

Pummel

Pummel verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: pummeled the mugger with her fists until help arrived
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Synonyms for Pummel

Slap and pummel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slap" instead the word "Pummel" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pummelled, pummelling

Slap

Slap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: she was so mad that she slapped him right across the face

Pummel and slap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pummel" instead the word "Slap" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: slapped, slapping

Common collocations

character pummel character slap character
people pummel people slap people
way pummel way slap way
face pummel face slap face
Other words: head, hell, anyone, opponent, crap, enemies.
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