thrashing
noun
thrash·ing
ˈthra-shiŋ 
plural thrashings
1
: a severe beating or flogging
If a poacher was taken he was given a thrashing as well as being prosecuted with its consequent jail sentence.—
W. Mostyn Thomas
W. Mostyn Thomas"They called her a little blue ragamuffin, father," said Harry, who ran in looking very angry. "But I have given it to them. They won't insult my sister again. I have given them a thrashing they will remember."—Anna Sewell
Anna Sewell2
: a dominating defeat of an opponent
… after going 6-5 on a tough road trip that concluded with 9-2 and 12-4 thrashings of the Giants last weekend, they were 57-41 …—Phil Taylor
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Here’s a very similar move in the memorable 4-1 thrashing of Bayern.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
His confidence regarding this type of finish shone through in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City a few days later.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The Eagles are 5-0 against fellow 6A Great 8 qualifiers this winter, including a 69-42 thrashing of Legend in December.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Sunday, the Suns suffered their most lopsided loss of the season, a 39-point thrashing at the hands of the Houston Rockets.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
His confidence regarding this type of finish shone through in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City a few days later.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The Eagles are 5-0 against fellow 6A Great 8 qualifiers this winter, including a 69-42 thrashing of Legend in December.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Sunday, the Suns suffered their most lopsided loss of the season, a 39-point thrashing at the hands of the Houston Rockets.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Thrashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrashing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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