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Meaning of trounce
The primary meaning of the word "trounce" is to defeat someone or something thoroughly and decisively.
Etymology of trounce
The word "trounce" has its roots in the 15th-century verb "trunche" or "trunch", which means to beat or thrash, possibly related to the Old French word "tronche", meaning a blow with a stick
Historically, the word has been used to describe a decisive and thorough defeat, often with a sense of completeness or finality
Synonyms
defeat
beat
conquer
overwhelm
subdue
vanquish
crush
annihilate
demolish
drub
thrash
clobber
wallop
whip
lick
best
outdo
outplay
outmaneuver
outclass
outshine
outperform
surpass
excel
dominate
master
overpower
overmatch
humble
humiliate
rout
discomfit
discomfort
discomforture
worst
floor
fell
take down
bring down
knock down
put down
take apart
bring to knees
Definitions
- To defeat someone or something thoroughly and decisively
- * To inflict a thorough and decisive defeat on someone or something
Usage Examples
- The home team trounced their opponents in the championship game
- * The new policy was trounced by critics, who argued it was poorly thought out
- * The company's sales were trounced by the competition, leading to a significant decline in market share