thwacking

Example:The coach would often give his players a beating during training.

Definition:a strong or powerful attack or hitting, often done multiple times.

Example:He gave her a hard slap on the face, causing her to flinch.

Definition:a sharp, short movement of an open hand to strike a person or object.

Example:She felt the whack of the baseball bat against her chest.

Definition:a heavy, forceful blow with an object.