battering

(noun) the act of subjecting to strong attack. Synonyms: banging.

(verb) strike against forcefully. Synonyms: buffet, knock about, batter. Example: "Winds buffeted the tent."

(verb) strike violently and repeatedly. Synonyms: clobber, baste, batter. Example: "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her."

(verb) make a dent or impression in. Synonyms: dinge, batter. Example: "Dinge a soft hat."