trounce Definition
- 1to defeat someone completely in a competition or fight
- 2to punish someone severely
Using trounce: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trounce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The home team trounced their opponents by a score of 5-0.
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He was trounced in the election, losing by a wide margin.
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The boss trounced the employee for being late again.
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The boxer was trounced in the first round.
trounce Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trounce
trounce someone's hopes
to disappoint someone by failing to fulfill their expectations
Example
The cancellation of the concert trounced the fans' hopes of seeing their favorite band perform live.
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The underdog team got trounced by the heavily favored opponent.
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He was trouncing around the office like he owned the place.
Origins of trounce
from Middle English 'trouncen', meaning 'to beat'
Summary: trounce in Brief
The verb 'trounce' [traʊns] means to completely defeat someone in a competition or fight, or to punish someone severely. It is often used in sports contexts, as in 'The home team trounced their opponents by a score of 5-0,' but can also refer to other types of defeat, such as in elections or personal confrontations. Phrases include 'trounce someone's hopes,' 'get trounced,' and 'trounce around.'
