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pummel

verb

/ˈpʌməl/

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

beat, strike, thrash, batter, hit

caress, soothe

pummel with fists, pummel hard, pummel repeatedly

To disappear gradually; to fade away.

to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully

to resist or endure something without being harmed

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.