The word "pommelled" refers to the act of striking somebody or something repeatedly with the fist or a heavy object. Some synonyms of the word pommelled include thrashed, pounded, beaten, smacked, thumped, hammered, bashed, hit, and clubbed. These words indicate forceful blows or strikes that can cause significant damage or injury. The word "pommel" itself refers to the projecting knob on the hilt of a sword or similar weapon, and "pommelled" is thought to refer to the use of this knob as a weapon in close combat. Regardless of the origin, the word remains a powerful descriptor of forceful violence.