1. to hit someone or something repeatedly with the fists
Usage: past tense of pummel
2. to attack or criticize someone severely and repeatedly
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The boxer was pummelled by his opponent in the final round.
• Heavy rain pummelled the roof all night long.
• The politician was pummelled by reporters with difficult questions.
• Waves pummelled the rocky coastline during the storm.
• The critic pummelled the new movie in his review.
• She pummelled the pillow in frustration.
• The team was pummelled by their rivals 5-0.