pummeled

VERB

beat, pommel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bash batter crush flog knock lash maul pelt punch smack thrash trounce wallop whip

STRONG

belt clout club cudgel hammer hit lick mash pound ram slug strike swat whale wham

WEAK

let one have it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

compliment fail lose praise surrender

STRONG

tap

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Pummeled by the impact of the pandemic, Bird posted revenue of $95 million for 2020.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2021

Pummeled by wind, they skied into the maelstrom for two hours, but blew backward at the same speed.

From National Geographic • Dec. 24, 2020

Pummeled by defenders in each round, Mr. Maradona failed to impress and was ejected from Argentina’s clash with Brazil after a brutal tackle.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2020

Pummeled by the Great Recession, today’s 18-35-year-olds face persistent economic insecurity.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2018

Pummeled from both sides, Obama clearly seems frustrated and, at times, defensive.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2010