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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Luka was placed on heavy sedation, but even that wasn't enough to stop his heavy thrashing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Barcelona’s thrashing of Alhama was the match with the most interventions (12) and the only game in which there were no challenges was Athletic Club’s goalless draw with CD Tenerife.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
That includes a 44-7 thrashing of the Mustangs in last year’s season opener in Parker.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
Exactly what was needed for a thrashing of Girona.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Barcelona’s thrashing of Alhama was the match with the most interventions (12) and the only game in which there were no challenges was Athletic Club’s goalless draw with CD Tenerife.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
That includes a 44-7 thrashing of the Mustangs in last year’s season opener in Parker.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025
Exactly what was needed for a thrashing of Girona.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Thrashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrashing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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