drub
Americanverb (used with object)
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to beat with a stick or the like; cudgel; flog; thrash.
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to defeat decisively, as in a game or contest.
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to drive as if by flogging.
Latin grammar was drubbed into their heads.
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to stamp (the feet).
noun
verb
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to beat as with a stick; cudgel; club
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to defeat utterly, as in a contest
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to drum or stamp (the feet)
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to instil with force or repetition
the master drubbed Latin into the boys
noun
Other Word Forms
- drubber noun
- undrubbed adjective
Etymology
Origin of drub
1625–35; perhaps by uncertain mediation < Arabic ḍarb blow, beating
Example Sentences
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There was no sugarcoating how disappointed Brentwood players and coaches felt last week in suffering a 16-point drubbing by Crossroads in their Gold Coast League opener.
From Los Angeles Times
The New York Jets’ lifeless season ended with another embarrassing loss, this time a 35-8 drubbing by Buffalo, which was resting many key players including Allen.
Villa boss Emery told Sky Sports that his players and coaching staff had held a meeting after their drubbing at the Emirates.
From Barron's
The Texans crushed the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs last season, intercepting Justin Herbert four times in a 32-12 drubbing.
From Los Angeles Times
The Seattle Seahawks, who are 7-2 after drubbing the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC after beginning the campaign as a rank outsider in their own division.
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