thrashing

[thrash-ing] / ˈθræʃ ɪŋ /

NOUN

beating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annihilation drubbing lashing rout trouncing whipping

STRONG

bashing defeat flogging hiding shellacking slaughter

NOUN

defeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annihilation beating conquest debacle drubbing rout trouncing whipping

STRONG

KO ambush blow break breakdown check collapse count destruction discomfiture embarrassment extermination failure fall killing lacing licking loss massacre mastery overthrow paddling rebuff repulse reverse ruin scalping setback shellacking slaughter subjugation trap trashing trimming triumph waxing whaling whitewashing

WEAK

defeasance downthrow insuccess nonsuccess vanquishment

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplishment achievement building construction creation good fortune rise success win

Example Sentences

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The band’s appeal rested on their thrashing simplicity, bad-boy looks and dark sense of humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The 4-0 thrashing at Manchester City drew much criticism but Liverpool remain in the Champions League places - which could be the key to whether Slot stays at Anfield.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

However, his time at The Hawthorns began with 3-2 loss to Middlesbrough before a 5-0 thrashing by Norwich - the club's biggest-ever home defeat outside the top flight.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The Brumbies opened their season with a 56-24 thrashing of Western Force in Perth, and will face the Auckland Blues next week.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

It was moving violently, thrashing against the sides of the jar and forever changing shape.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl

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