thrash Definition
- 1to beat someone or something repeatedly with a stick, whip, or similar instrument
- 2to move around violently and noisily
- 3to defeat someone completely in a game or competition
Using thrash: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thrash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The farmer thrashed the wheat to separate the grains from the straw.
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The boxer thrashed his opponent in the ring.
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The storm thrashed the trees and power lines.
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Our team thrashed the opposing team 5-0 in the championship game.
thrash Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using thrash
beat/thrash a dead horse
to waste time and effort on a topic that has already been resolved or that no one is interested in
Example
We've already decided not to pursue that idea, so let's not beat a dead horse.
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We need to thrash it out before we can move forward with the project.
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The drowning man thrashed around in the water, trying to stay afloat.
Phrases with thrash
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We need to thrash out the details of the contract before we sign it.
a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by fast tempos, complex guitar riffs, and aggressive vocals
Example
Slayer is one of the most influential bands in thrash metal.
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The fish thrashed about on the deck of the boat.
Origins of thrash
from Old English 'þerscan', meaning 'to thresh grain'
Summary: thrash in Brief
The verb 'thrash' [θræʃ] means to beat someone or something repeatedly, move around violently and noisily, or defeat someone completely. It can refer to separating grains from straw or winning a game. Phrases like 'thrash out' and 'thrash around' denote thorough discussion or violent movement, while idioms like 'beat/thrash a dead horse' imply wasting time on a resolved topic.
