🥊thrash

verb
/θræʃ/

Meaning

To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example Sentences

The farmer thrashed the grain to separate the seeds.

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

Example Expressions

thrash out

Synonyms

beat, whip, lash, pummel, strike, flog, defeat
Entry 1
beat, whip, lash, pummel, strike
Entry 2
beat, whip, flog, defeat

Antonyms

caress, comfort, soothe, calm, gentle
Entry 1
caress, comfort, soothe
Entry 2
caress, soothe, calm, gentle

Collocations

thrash about, thrash out, thrash the enemy, thrash violently, thrash wildly, thrash completely, thrash soundly, thrash mercilessly
Entry 1
thrash about, thrash out, thrash the enemy
Entry 2
thrash violently, thrash wildly, thrash completely, thrash soundly, thrash mercilessly

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