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trounce
[ trouns ]
verb (used with object)
- to beat severely; thrash.
- to punish.
- to defeat decisively.
trounce
/ traʊns /
verb
- tr to beat or defeat utterly; thrash
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Other Words From
- trouncer noun
- un·trounced adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trounce1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trounce1
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Example Sentences
Most patriotic movies flaunt their pride by having America trounce foreign countries.
As sure as turkey on a table, Tom Brady and the 7–3 Patriots will likely trounce Mark Sanchez and the woeful New York Jets.
On Fox News Sunday, he predicted Sharron Angle will trounce Harry Reid for the Nevada Senate seat.
The two were just playing, he said, and he was imitating television wrestlers who trounce their opponents.
She still continued to threaten to trounce us, a menace which always provoked us to laughter.
"Now will I trounce you right well, stripling," cried the tall man, grasping his cudgel.
"You were the first one he asked for when he came to his senses," said Mrs. Trounce, as Paul stepped softly to the bedside.
You must make up your mind to get off that bed as soon as possible, mustn't he, Mrs. Trounce?
"I shall really have to ring the bell and send for Mrs. Trounce," said Paul firmly.
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