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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Fran Perez, Oscar Valentin and Nobel Mendy struck for Rayo, who thoroughly deserved their triumph against an Atletico side that had thrashed Spanish champions Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
These comments came after his side had thrashed Leicester City 6-0 to regain their 11-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
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
The exuberance wouldn’t have been an issue if USA had thrashed France 13-0, but this wasn’t a fair fight.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2019
With his pants undone he had fallen in and, to his partner’s horror, had thrashed once or twice before disappearing altogether beneath the surface of the moon-addled sea.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
