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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The screenwriter’s contributions, Wasson notes, were key to Capra’s reputation for plots pitting the virtuous little guy against the corrupt system, with “the everyday David trouncing the corporate Goliath.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Russell 1000 Value Index has gained about 20% this year, trouncing its growth counterpart, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which has declined 1.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
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
He came back to practice the following week to the shame of a white practice jersey, and he had no role in Permian’s 42-0 trouncing of Midland High.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
