Worst (Verb)
Meaning
Defeat thoroughly; "He mopped up the floor with his opponents".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The boxer's powerful punches worst his opponent in the third round.
- Her chess skills worst those of her brother, who is often left frustrated.
- The experienced lawyer worst the prosecution team with her clever arguments.
- The football team was worst by their arch-rivals in the championship finals.
- The new video game worst its competitors in sales within a week of its release.