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to trounce
01
to decisively defeat the opposition by a significant margin in a competition, race, or conflict
Transitive: to trounce an opponent
Examples
The experienced team managed to trounce their competitors in the basketball tournament.
02
to criticize or punish someone harshly
Transitive: to trounce sb
Examples
The coach trounced the team for their lack of discipline during practice.
03
to beat or strike someone or something severely
Transitive: to trounce sb/sth
Examples
He trounced the punching bag with all his strength during his workout.
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