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Skunk (Verb)

Meaning

Defeat by a lurch.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The team skunked their opponents by scoring five unanswered goals in the second half.
  • She skunked her friend at the racquetball tournament with a surprise comeback.
  • After a strong start, the defending champions were skunked by a lesser-ranked team in the quarterfinals.
  • In the last round, the eventual winner skunked the runner-up by landing several crucial shots.
  • The favorite was skunked by the underdog in the regional boxing match.

Synonyms

  • Lurch

Hypernyms

  • Get The Better Of
  • Defeat

Related Words

  • Skunk (noun)
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