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HAMMERING Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word hammering. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word hammering. (close relations)
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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)

beating
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of overcoming or outdoing

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

belting
verbv
noun

• the material of which belts are made

buffeting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• repeated heavy blows

bunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

• any of numerous seed-eating songbirds of Europe or North America

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

drubbing
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

flogging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

hitting
verbv
noun

• the act of contacting one thing with another

lashing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

• rope that is used for fastening something to something else

adjective satellite

• violently urging on by whipping or flogging

pelting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• anything happening rapidly or in quick successive

smacking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

spanking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of slapping on the buttocks

adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

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

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

clouting
nounn
noun

• a target used in archery

• special advantage or influence

• a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• strike hard, especially with the fist

cudgeling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To strike with a cudgel.

• To exercise (one's wits or brains).

noun

• A beating with a cudgel.

Best Hypernyms For HAMMERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hammering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
beat striker drumstick
Phrases (4)
auditory ossiclehand toolpower toolsports equipment

Alternatives for POUNDING

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