Violent figure's drink (5)

I believe the answer is:

punch

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'drink' is the definition.
(punch is an alcoholic drink)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for punch that I've seen before include "Drink; hole maker" , "Blow with the hand - hot drink" , "Press" , "box" , "Wife-beater" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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