trounce
verb (used with object)
to beat severely; thrash.
trouncing
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present participleof trounce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Japanese stocks remain hot, with the Nikkei 225 trouncing the U.S. equities market this year as it posted a fresh record peak on Thursday.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Following gold’s recent trouncing of stocks, and fears of dollar debasement, was he wrong?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
After a year-long winning streak, they have suffered back-to-back Six Nations defeats, having been swatted aside by Scotland at Murrayfield seven days before their trouncing by Ireland.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Apple’s iPhone revenue surged 23% year over year, trouncing expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Give me Daryl, Keith, and another trouncing any day, I think.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
