thrashing
Americannoun
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a flogging; whipping.
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the act of a person or thing that thrashes.
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a pile or quantity of threshed grain or the grain threshed at one time.
noun
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a physical assault; flogging
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a convincing defeat
a 5–1 thrashing
Etymology
Origin of thrashing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at thrash, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday underlined City’s devastating form and mood.
From Washington Times • May 19, 2023
Thrashing waves and volleys of rain lashed the city earlier, said Ms. Bethune, who lives across the street from the beach.
From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022
Thrashing failed good faith attempts to honor a legend is simpler.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2021
“We had two clubs from 1988. Spectrum was acid house, Future was indie-dance. I used to play the Clash, Thrashing Doves, Woodentops, a bit of hip-hop, some Bob Marley.”
From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2020
Thrashing and growling at the net, trying to rip free, Summer was only ensnaring himself worse.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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