trounced

[traʊnst]

trounced Definition

  • 1to defeat someone or something easily and by a large amount
  • 2to criticize someone severely

Using trounced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trounced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team was trounced in the final match of the season.

  • Example

    The incumbent was trounced in the election by a newcomer.

  • Example

    The movie was trounced by critics for its poor plot and acting.

trounced Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trounced

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Summary: trounced in Brief

To 'trounce' [traʊnst] means to defeat someone or something easily and by a large amount, or to criticize someone severely. Examples include 'The team was trounced in the final match of the season,' and 'The movie was trounced by critics for its poor plot and acting.' Synonyms include 'beat' and 'thrash,' while formal equivalents include 'defeat' and 'overwhelm.'