drubbing
Americannoun
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a beating; a sound thrashing.
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a decisive, humiliating defeat, as in a game or contest.
noun
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a beating, as with a stick, cudgel, etc
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a comprehensive or heavy defeat, esp in a sporting competition
Etymology
Origin of drubbing
Example Sentences
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Less than a month on from wrapping up a resounding Ashes drubbing, Australia's T20 side has failed to hit similar heights.
From BBC
The Cleveland Cavaliers stretched their winning streak to five games with a 138-113 drubbing of the Washington Wizards.
From Barron's
And sure enough, he was picked out among the Principality Stadium crowd when Wales suffered a 10-try drubbing by England during last year's Six Nations.
From BBC
"I don't know what the future holds," James told reporters when asked about possible retirement following the Lakers' 129-99 drubbing by his former club.
From Barron's
The victory over their New York rivals at Madison Square Garden followed a dismal run of four straight losses that culminated with a 114-97 drubbing by Dallas on Monday.
From Barron's
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