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BUFFETING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word buffeting. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word buffeting. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for BUFFETING

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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)

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

hammering
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

hitting
verbv
noun

• the act of contacting one thing with another

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

assaulting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

• thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946

• a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped

• the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

verb

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• attack in speech or writing

pummeling
verb, nounv, n
verb

• To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly.

noun

• A beating.

Best Hypernyms For BUFFETING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for buffeting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for POUNDING

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Abbreviations (2)