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English noun: punching bag

1. punching bag (person) a person on whom another person vents their anger


SamplesHe resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag.


Broader (hypernym)victim

2. punching bag (artifact) an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing


Synonymspunch bag, punchball, punching ball


Broader (hypernym)ball









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