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TROUNCING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Trouncing.

Trouncing - as a noun

A sound defeat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debacle12drubbing14slaughter13thrashing16walloping15whipping19

The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beating10drubbing14lacing9licking14thrashing16whacking21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Trouncing - as a verb

To beat severely; to thrash.

To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.

Example: "The mexican team trounced the americans by 10 goals to 1."

To chastise or punish physically or verbally; to scold with abusive language.

To punish by bringing a lawsuit against; to sue.

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.

Example Sentences

"The team suffered a trouncing in the championship game."
"The president's opponent delivered a trouncing in the debate."
"Despite their best efforts, the company received a trouncing in the stock market."
"The boxer gave his opponent a severe trouncing in the ring."
"The film received a critical trouncing from the reviewers."
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Word Game Points

Is TROUNCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trouncing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TROUNCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TROUNCING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trouncing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TROUNCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TROUNCING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trouncing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TROUNCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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