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drub

[drʌb]

drub Definition

  • 1hit or beat (someone) repeatedly
  • 2defeat thoroughly in a match or contest

Using drub: Examples

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

  • Example

    The boxer drubbed his opponent in the ring.

  • Example

    The home team was drubbed by their rivals in the championship game.

  • Example

    He was drubbed by his father for coming home late.

  • Example

    The company was drubbed in the stock market after the scandal broke out.

drub Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for drub

Phrases with drub

  • make someone learn or remember something by repeating it often

    Example

    My teacher drubbed the multiplication table into me until I memorized it.

  • try to gain support for something, especially a political cause

    Example

    The candidate is trying to drub up support for his campaign by visiting different cities and holding rallies.

  • play music loudly and enthusiastically

    Example

    The band started drubbing out a tune, and soon the whole crowd was dancing.

Origins of drub

from Arabic 'daraba', meaning 'beat'

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Summary: drub in Brief

'Drub' [drʌb] means to hit or beat someone repeatedly or to defeat someone thoroughly in a match or contest. It can also mean to make someone learn or remember something by repeating it often, as in 'My teacher drubbed the multiplication table into me until I memorized it.' 'Drub' is often used informally with synonyms like 'whip' and 'clobber.'