English dictionary
trouncing
verbParts of speech
Definitions
verb
- To beat severely; to thrash.
- To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.
- To chastise or punish physically or verbally; to scold with abusive language.
- To punish by bringing a lawsuit against; to sue.
verb
- To walk heavily or with some difficulty; to tramp, to trudge.
- To pass across or over; to traverse.
- To travel quickly over a long distance.
noun
- Present participle of trounce: a thorough defeat.
Example sentences
The Mexican team trounced the Americans by 10 goals to 1.
The local football team has suffered three trouncings this season.