Thrashing (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sound defeat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The home team suffered a thrashing at the hands of their arch-rivals, losing 5-0 in the championship game.
- The new policy was met with widespread criticism and took a thrashing in the media, with many calling for its immediate repeal.
- The boxer was given a thrashing by his opponent, who landed several solid punches and won by knockout in the third round.
- The company's stock price took a thrashing on the market, plummeting 20% in a single day after the CEO's resignation.
- The visiting team was given a thrashing by the hosts, who dominated the game from start to finish and won by a landslide.
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Meaning 2
The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.