thrashing
/ˈθræʃɪŋ/
Struggle, defeat
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Moving or causing to move in a violent, struggling, or erratic way.
"The fish was thrashing about in the net."
- 2.
Defeating an opponent or rival comprehensively and decisively.
"The home team was thrashing their opponents 5-0."
- 1.
A severe beating or a comprehensive defeat.
"He got a good thrashing for breaking the rules."
- 2.
A violent, energetic, or noisy movement or sound.
"We heard the thrashing of branches in the wind."
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The injured bird was thrashing its wings wildly, trying to escape.
The injured bird was thrashing its wings wildly, trying to escape.
Our team gave the champions a complete thrashing last night.
Our team gave the champions a complete thrashing last night.
He lay in bed, thrashing about restlessly, unable to sleep.
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