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thrash
[thrash]
verb (used with object)
to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
to defeat thoroughly.
The home team thrashed the visitors.
Nautical., to force (a close-hauled sailing ship under heavy canvas) against a strong wind or sea.
verb (used without object)
to toss, or plunge about.
Nautical., to make way against the wind, tide, etc.; beat.
noun
an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
Swimming., the upward and downward movement of the legs, as in the crawl.
British Slang., a party, usually with drinks.
verb phrase
thrash out / over, to talk over thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a decision, conclusion, or understanding; discuss exhaustively. Also thresh outover.
thrash
/ θræʃ /
verb
(tr) to beat soundly, as with a whip or stick
(tr) to defeat totally; overwhelm
(intr) to beat or plunge about in a wild manner
(intr) to move the legs up and down in the water, as in certain swimming strokes
to sail (a boat) against the wind or tide or (of a boat) to sail in this way
another word for thresh
noun
the act of thrashing; blow; beating
informal, a party or similar social gathering
Other Word Forms
- unthrashed adjective
- well-thrashed adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of thrash1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Prices haven’t surged so much in a year since 1979, when a global energy crisis fueled an inflationary shock that thrashed the world’s economy.
The Pumas are bidding to complete an unbeaten tour of Britain, with a record 52-28 thrashing of Wales in Cardiff earlier this month preceding their comeback win over Scotland.
We should welcome a raucous, open primary to thrash out who we are and what and who we’re going to fight for.
The Grootslang cries out and thrashes, its struggle creating even stronger waves.
Madame closed her eyes and thrashed as if she were at death’s door.
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