has been pummelling

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of pummel (3rd person singular).
  pummel

  verb (used with object)

  to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists.

Related Words

• bash
• batter
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