thrash
verb (used with object)
to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
thrashed
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past participleof thrash.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof thrash.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
thrashverb (used with object)to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
Example Sentences
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In June, they were thrashed by Zimbabwe, the lowest of cricket's 10-ranked Test-playing nations, in a one-off match in Harare.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Burton Albion's first major semi‑final was somewhat ruined as they were roundly thrashed by Manchester City.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
When Broussard and his friend attempted to put Catzilla into the fishing basket, with the intention of then releasing it, the 50-pounder violently thrashed and slipped free.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
It's a dream for surfers, but can quickly become a nightmare for inexperienced swimmers thrashed by strong currents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The crow demon thrashed his wings and squawked as the god's jaw cracked open wider and wider.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
