Definitions

1. verb

to strike or beat repeatedly and forcefully

“The boxer began to pummel his opponent with a flurry of punches.”

2. noun

a blow or series of blows in boxing

“The referee stopped the fight after a brutal pummel by the champion.”

3. verb

to overwhelm or defeat utterly

“The team’s tough schedule would pummel their chances of making the playoffs.”

4. noun

a crushing or overwhelming defeat

“The team suffered a pummel at the hands of their arch-rivals.”