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   Punch

   /pən(t)SH/

   

   verb

   • 1. strike with the fist: "he was kicked and punched in an unprovoked attack"
   • ▪ drive with a blow from the fist: "he punched the ball into his own goal"
   • 2. press (a button or key on a machine).
   • 3. drive (cattle) by prodding them with a stick. North American

   noun

   • 1. a blow with the fist: "he reeled under the well-aimed punch" Similar blowhitknockthumpthwackboxjabfistcuffclipsmashslamweltstraightuppercuthookbody blowinformal:sockslugbiffbopwallopbashwhackcloutpokelickbeltboffbustwhaledongking-hitstoushdated:buffetarchaic:plug
   • 2. the strength or power needed to do something: "he has the punch to knock out anyone in his division"
   • ▪ the power to impress or startle: "a rousing score accompanies the dramatic scenes and lends them even more punch" Similar vigorvigorousnesslivelinessvivacityvitalityforceforcefulnessdrivestrengthzestanimationvervepanacheenthusiasmimpactbitekickeffectivenessinfluenceinformal:oomphpizzazzzingzip

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘poke, prod’): probably from punch2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. puncher noun

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   a thrusting blow, especially with the fist. forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal; vigor; zest: This ad copy you wrote isn't bad, but it needs more punch. verb (used with object) to give a sharp thrust or blow to, especially with the fist. Synonyms: pummel, drub, hit, strike.

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   forcefulness, effectiveness, or pungency in content or appeal; vigor; zest: This ad copy you wrote isn't bad, but it needs more punch. verb (used with object) to give a sharp thrust or blow to, especially with the fist.

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   Definitions of punch. verb. deliver a quick blow to. “he punched me in the stomach” synonyms: plug. see more. verb. drive forcibly as if by a punch. “the nail punched through the wall” see more. noun. (boxing) a blow with the fist. synonyms: biff, clout, lick, poke, slug. see more. verb. make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation.

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