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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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Wilson led Wales for the first time in November, scoring a hat-trick in the 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia to secure home advantage for their World Cup play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's seven-try thrashing of Wales, Tommy Freeman's performance at centre and the lessons coach Steve Borthwick could learn from his France counterpart.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The 23-year-old Exeter flyer suffered a hamstring injury in training last week that meant he pulled out of England's starting team for their tournament-opening 48-7 thrashing of Wales on Saturday.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

She was thrashing and screaming above the silent masses.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.