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thrash
[ thrash ]
verb (used with object)
- to beat soundly in punishment; flog.
Synonyms: ,
- to defeat thoroughly:
The home team thrashed the visitors.
- Nautical. to force (a close-hauled sailing ship under heavy canvas) against a strong wind or sea.
verb (used without object)
- to toss, or plunge about.
- Nautical. to make way against the wind, tide, etc.; beat.
noun
- an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
- Swimming. the upward and downward movement of the legs, as in the crawl.
- British Slang. a party, usually with drinks.
verb phrase
- to talk over thoroughly and vigorously in order to reach a decision, conclusion, or understanding; discuss exhaustively. Also thresh outover.
thrash
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verb
- tr to beat soundly, as with a whip or stick
- tr to defeat totally; overwhelm
- intr to beat or plunge about in a wild manner
- intr to move the legs up and down in the water, as in certain swimming strokes
- to sail (a boat) against the wind or tide or (of a boat) to sail in this way
- another word for thresh
noun
- the act of thrashing; blow; beating
- informal.a party or similar social gathering
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Sometimes getting thrashed like that can have a positive effect on a team, and clear the air.
The team that were thrashed 4-1 by Argentina on Tuesday appeared to have no midfield, and were unable either to attack or defend.
And I was like, “Yeah, I like that thrashing around!â€
And while it should not be defined by the most recent thrashing, it has been a turning point with head coach Jon Lewis also making way on Friday.
The series, which ended in February with a 16-0 thrashing, saw England's women placed under a microscope of pressure, criticism and attention like never before.
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