Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: punching

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Usage examples:

A former soldier from Derbyshire carried out an unprovoked attack on a Peak District pub landlord, punching him to the ground and kicking him in the face.

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/drunk-ex-soldier-kicked-peak-8713637

After 12 rounds of almost non-stop punching on New Year's Eve in Tokyo' General Gymnasium, two of the three judges scored the contest 114-114, while one favored World Boxing Association champion Franco 115-113.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/boxing-ioka-franco-unification-bout-ends-in-draw

Although last week's Qatar victor Fabio Di Giannantonio challenged him Bagnaia held his nerve and eased over the line, punching the air in delight as he recorded his seventh win of the campaign.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/bagnaia-in-dreamland-as-he-retains-motogp-title-in-style/article67577814.ece

A man carried out a prolonged assault on another man, dragging him from his car and punching him, then returning to attack him again.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23624883.east-lancashire-criminal-whove-jailed-june/?ref=rss

A MAN has been ordered to pay out almost £700 after punching a window and being caught with cannabis.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23857575.gwersyllt-man-fined-damaging-window-cannabis/?ref=rss

A man who won the presidency by painting Hillary Clinton as a criminal, who spent every day of his presidency punching down on those with the least privilege, who has arguably fostered more division and vitriol than any other figure in my lifetime.

Source: https://thewalrus.ca/the-downside-of-celebrating-trumps-legal-woes/

A pass interference penalty on 3rd and 13 was called on Patrick Surtain, extending Minnesota’s drive, ultimately leading to Josh Dobbs calling his own number and punching it in for a touchdown to put the Vikings up 17-9 with 7:55 in the third quarter.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/denver-broncos-improve-to-5-5-after-russell-wilson-game-winning-drive-vs-vikings/

A PORT Glasgow man accused of putting a teenage boy in a headlock and repeatedly punching him on the face will stand trial later this month.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23439037.port-glasgow-man-accused-assaulting-teenage-boy/?ref=rss

Armani Williams, 18, was jailed for three years after fatally punching 18-year-old Levi Haami at the Countdown car park on Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch, on December 4, 2021.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/chch-teen-appeals-sentence-fatal-punch-countdown-car-park

Army Private Travis King, 23, was accused of punching a man several times in the face at a club on September 25, 2022.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/07/19/travis-king-got-into-fights-damaged-police-car-before-defection/

Asked whether his debate strategy includes punching back at rivals on the stage, DeSantis told Fox News, “Yes, that means defending ourselves but more importantly showing why we are the leader to get this country turned around.”

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-politics/desantis-opens-up-about-leaked-debate-strategy-memo-vows-to-punch-back-in-first-gop-showdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=desantis-opens-up-about-leaked-debate-strategy-memo-vows-to-punch-back-in-first-gop-

A West Ham fan also known as “Knollsy” protected the staircase to the stands by punching multiple individuals.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/19/london-fan-fights-off-dozens-of-dutch-fans-to-protect-the-family-stands-as-brawl-erupts-across-stadium/

Because he had a Serbian ID, he says, they yelled at him "This is Kosovo!" before punching him in the stomach.

Source: https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/unrest-in-the-balkans-why-the-serbian-minority-in-kosovo-feels-threatened-a-8cbf30da-a035-44ab-a193-8a37de4a3967

Body camera footage from the police, the papers say, showed her balling up a fist and punching an officer just eight minutes later.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/06/us/politics/jan-6-capitol-riots-prosecutions.html

Brute Douglas Joyce, 35, is seen in footage punching his victim in a sickening attack after he'd followed him into a back room of a pub, leaving him seriously injured.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23916674.bare-knuckle-fighter-douglas-joyce-attacked-defenceless-man-78/?ref=rss

But the future king, who boxed during his time in the military, turned down an offer to spar with Ms Bryden, 18, after watching her powerful punching in the ring.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/09/29/william-praised-after-inspirational-visit-to-sporting-charity-for-young-people/

But the pair got to him first and launched an attack, punching and kicking the teen.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/teen-pulled-car-stabbed-paddock-party

Candace Owens: "If I could get away with punching one person in the face and have no consequences, it would be President Zelensky" pic.

Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/candace-owens-plays-misleading-viral-zelensky-clip-says-shed-punch-him-in-the-face-if-she-should-could/

Carra had hand injuries police said were consistent with punching the wall.

Source: https://www.inmaricopa.com/cops-ex-boyfriend-pulled-gun-knife/