Synonyms for

Pounded

Verb / ˈpaʊndɪd / Another word for pounded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

assaulted struck beaten hammered

Informal

whacked thumped bashed walloped

Literary

smote buffeted flagellated

Antonyms

caressed tickled stroked patted lightly tapped gentled

Common collocations

  • pounded the pavement
  • pounded the table
  • pounded the drum
  • pounded the keyboard
  • pounded the garlic
  • pounded the meat
  • pounded the door

Word family

noun pound
verb pound
adjective pounding

Usage note

The word 'pounded' can refer to a forceful striking action, but also to persistent effort, such as 'pounded the pavement' to look for work. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The chef pounded the meat to make it tender.
  2. She pounded the door with her fist.
  3. The construction worker pounded the nail into the wood.
  4. The boxer pounded his opponent with heavy blows.
  5. The rain pounded against the window all night.

Quotes

  • I have pounded the table for my country.
  • I have pounded the pavements in every constituency in the land.
  • I learned a lot about music from my dad, but also from the guys that we would jam with, some of whom were real old-school blues players. None of them ever pounded any theory into my head.

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