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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

Last year, Zhao came through four rounds of qualifying and then defeated 2024 runner-up Jak Jones, compatriot Lei Peifan and England's Chris Wakelin before thrashing seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 to reach the final.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

When Bayern began the season by thrashing RB Leipzig 6-0, it felt like an early warning to the rest of the Bundesliga.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Zimbabwe come into the match after a 107-run thrashing at the hands of the West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She shrieked as she never had, thrashing at her bonds, trying to will herself into an owl.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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