tr.v. pum·meled, pum·mel·ing, pum·mels also pum·melled or pum·mel·ling 2. To cause to undergo harm or loss: news that pummeled the stock market. 3. To attack or harry verbally: was pummeled with criticism. [Alteration of POMMEL.] |
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