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!
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The team was trounced in the final match of the season.
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The incumbent was trounced in the election by a newcomer.
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The movie was trounced by critics for its poor plot and acting.
trounced Synonyms and Antonyms
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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.'
