meaning of pounded

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Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #109 "Synonyms for beat", question 1

Jacob called the police and the emergency, because his neighbour ......... his wife black and blue.

(a) pounded
(b) beat
(c) hit
(d) crashed

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #109 "Synonyms for beat", answer 1

Jacob called the police and the emergency, because his neighbour beat his wife black and blue.

Correct answer: (b) beat
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What should "pounted" mean?

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[prezbucky]

1) To pound (on) = To beat physically/punch/maul (He pounded on the wall.)
2) To pound = To defeat severely (The Packers pounded the Vikings, 31-7.)
3) To pound = To eat voraciously (He pounded the Big Mac.)

The first use may include the preposition "on" -- He pounded on the wall. He pounded on his wife. He pounded on the door. etc.

In fact, it is better to use "on" in this case, which is why "beat" is a better option than "pounded" in your sentence.

I'd like to hear the thoughts of others regarding the merits of pounding something (physically) vs. pounding on something (physically).
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