thrashing

noun

thrash·ing ˈthra-shiŋ

plural thrashings

Synonyms of thrashing next

: a severe beating or flogging

If a poacher was taken he was given a thrashing as well as being prosecuted with its consequent jail sentence.—

W. Mostyn Thomas

"They called her a little blue ragamuffin, father," said Harry, who ran in looking very angry. "But I have given it to them. They won't insult my sister again. I have given them a thrashing they will remember."—

Anna Sewell

: a dominating defeat of an opponent

… after going 6-5 on a tough road trip that concluded with 9-2 and 12-4 thrashings of the Giants last weekend, they were 57-41 …—

Phil Taylor

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Law, just six months into a three-year contract, was fired after U.S. suffered a 10-wicket thrashing by Scotland in a one-day international qualifier for the 2027 World Cup. —

Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 The Hawks looked to bounce back from a 6-3 thrashing by the Vancouver Canucks three nights earlier and looked well on their way. —

Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024 Inside, lambs were hoisted upside down, kicking and thrashing. —

Jose Huizar, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Steer clear of becoming caught in the thrashing of speculative bubbles. —

Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thrashing