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Noun
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(n)
punching bag
(a person on whom another person vents their anger)
"he resigned because his boss used him as a punching bag"
S:
(n)
punching bag
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punch bag
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punching ball
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punchball
(an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing)