battering > define

noun

• The act of subjecting to strong attack.
  • synonyms: banging

verb

• Strike against forcefully.
  • usage: "Winds buffeted the tent"
  • synonyms: buffet, knock about, batter
• Strike violently and repeatedly.
  • usage: "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
  • synonyms: clobber, baste, batter
• Make a dent or impression in.
  • usage: "dinge a soft hat"
  • synonyms: dinge, batter