ASSAULTING Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word assaulting. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word assaulting. (close relations)

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	attacking				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • disposed to attack
	battering				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of subjecting to strong attack
	beating				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of overcoming or outdoing • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
	clubbing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease
	hitting				verbv
	noun • the act of contacting one thing with another
	pounding				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • repeated heavy blows • an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
	smacking				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
	striking				adjectiveadj
	noun • the physical coming together of two or more things • the act of contacting one thing with another adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
	thrashing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sound defeat • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
	thumping				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) adjective satellite • (used informally) very large
	walloping				adjectiveadj
	noun • a sound defeat adjective satellite • (used informally) very large
	whacking				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows adverb • to an abnormal extent adjective satellite • (British informal) enormous
	bashing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a vigorous blow • an uproarious party verb • hit hard
	bopping				verbv
	noun • an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) • the law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes verb • dance the bebop • hit hard
	clobbering				verbv
	noun • informal terms for personal possessions verb • strike violently and repeatedly • beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
	decking				nounn
	noun • any of various platforms built into a vessel • street name for a packet of illegal drugs • a pack of 52 playing cards • a porch that resembles the deck on a ship verb • be beautiful to look at • decorate • knock down with force
	lambasting				verbv
	verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily
	manhandling				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • handle roughly
	mauling				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges verb • split (wood) with a maul and wedges • injure badly by beating
	pasting				verb, nounv, n
	noun • any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency • a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry • an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes verb • join or attach with or as if with glue • hit with the fists • cover the surface of

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