pounded
word · lemma: pound
Definition
Hit or crushed something repeatedly with force. It can also describe a loud, rhythmic noise or a strong beating feeling, like your heart.
Usage & Nuances
'Pounded' is often used for physical action (e.g., 'pounded garlic', 'pounded on the door') and for describing loud noises or a strong heartbeat ('My heart pounded'). Formality is neutral. Don't confuse with 'ground' (from 'grind'); 'pounded' is specifically about hitting or crushing with force.
Spanish: golpeado - machacado - aporreadoPortuguese (BR): bater - amassado - esmurradoPortuguese (PT): esmagado - batido - amassadoChinese (Simplified): 捣碎 - 猛击 - 冲击Chinese (Traditional): 捶打 - 搗碎 - 衝擊Hindi: कूटा गया - पीटा गयाArabic: مهروس - مضروب بقوةBengali: জোরে মারা - ঠোকা - চূর্ণ করাRussian: колотил - стучал - дробилJapanese: 叩いた - 激しく打ち付けた - 砕いたVietnamese: đập mạnh - giãKorean: 세게 두드렸다 - 두드려 부쉈다Turkish: vurmak - ezmek - dövmekUrdu: زور سے مارا - کچل دیاIndonesian: memukul keras - menumbuk - menghantam
Example Sentences
My heart pounded with excitement.
basic
The rain pounded against the windows all night.
natural
She pounded the spices in a mortar.
basic
He pounded on the door until someone opened it.
basic
His head pounded after the loud concert.
natural
The workers pounded the pavement during the protest march.
natural