thrash
verb (used with object)
to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
had thrashed
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past perfectof thrash.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Trade bible Variety called it a "lacerating portrait," while Deadline said the "damning" film had "thrashed" Musk as "petty, narcissistic, megalomaniacal, cruel."
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
However, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti will be thankful for Benzema's clinical contribution in a contest where his side flattered to deceive against opposition they had thrashed in the reverse fixture less than a month ago.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2021
Brazil gave the impression it could score when it wanted against Peru, a team the Selecao had thrashed 4-0 in the group stage of the tournament.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2021
Needing only a point at home to secure qualification, they went in at 0-1 at half-time in Rijeka to a clearly inferior Slovakia side who they had thrashed 4-0 away only two months earlier.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 20, 2019
By the time they had thrashed this out, they were late for breakfast They dressed hurriedly and ran out into the spring.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
