Definitions

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

Manchester City beat Burnley 1-0 to hit the summit of the Premier League for the first time in eight months, when they led the way after thrashing Wolves in the opening week of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Symptoms of nocturnal seizures can include signs of sudden awakening with confusion, thrashing, violent movements, screaming, or waking up on the floor.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

They meet again on Sunday and six-Test Wallaby Toole said they were brimming with confidence after opening their season with a 56-24 thrashing of Western Force in Perth a week ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

However, instead of kicking and thrashing, Pinmei clutched at the emperor’s golden robes, searching.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

thrashing

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