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pummel

🇬🇧 UK/'pʌml/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To hit or strike someone repeatedly and heavily, especially with the fists; to criticize harshly

连续猛击；痛打；严厉批评

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pummelstem
=pummel

Common Collocations

  • 1.pummel with fists用拳头猛击
  • 2.pummel into submission痛打至屈服
  • 3.[pummel relentlessly]猛烈连续击打
  • 4.pummel the opposition痛击对手

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The champion pummeled his challenger relentlessly until the referee stopped the fight.

  • 2.

    Critics pummeled the director's latest film for its weak storyline.

  • 3.

    Strong waves pummeled the coastline throughout the night.

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