Definitions
Trouncing - as a noun
The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is TROUNCING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trouncing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordTROUNCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is TROUNCING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trouncing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTROUNCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.