pummel

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Related to pummelling: so far, undeterred, closed in, scrutinised, bumped up
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beat

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Synonyms for pummel

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Synonyms for pummel

strike, usually with the fist

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A tribunal upheld a claim for unfair dismissal, saying: "We've not seen such an appalling response." It said the "pummelling" talk showed no realistic chance of a "fair procedure" and Mr Ashford's language "betrayed a complete inability" to see Mr Flemming's behaviour was linked to his mental health issues.
'PUMMEL' OUTRAGE; EXCLUSIVE
Barrister A remains still and largely silent, while barrister B gives him a thorough pummelling, after which barrister A's case looks rather unpromising.
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GUNMEN killed two American soldiers yesterday while they were driving through the nort hern Iraqi city of Mosul and a crowd swarmed over the scene , looting the vehicle and pummelling the bodie.
Shot US soldiers hit with concrete blocks
Charles asked: "Do you do pummelling", adding: "We all need pummelling at some time or other - particularly after you have eaten pizza."
Flip-flop Charles shows his hand
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