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punch Antonyms

Opposite of punch

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• verb (Context 1)

To strike someone or something forcefully with a closed fist.

Usage Example

"He punched the heavy bag repeatedly during his training session."

Strongest
caress
stroke

• verb (Context 2)

To cut, pierce, or perforate a hole in a material using a tool or machine.

Usage Example

"The conductor punched our tickets as we boarded the train."

Strong
seal
plug

Similar words to punch

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to punch vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

hit
blow
strike
perforator
pierce
perforate
sock
press
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• Nearby Words

pumpkin
pumpkin seed
pumpkinseed
punch
pune
punica
punish

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Punch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/punch
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