bashing
bash-ing
noun
A severe physical attack or sustained, harsh verbal criticism.
"The government received a good bashing in the press."
verb
The act of hitting or striking something or someone repeatedly and forcefully.
"He was bashing the door down with his shoulder."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: knock, bang, bash, belt, smash, bop, whap, bonk, sock, whop, brawl, do