drub
/drʌb/
verb
- To hit or beat someone or something repeatedly, especially with a stick or other object.
- In the story, the hero drubbed the villain soundly.
- The soldiers drubbed the drums to signal the start of the march.
- The old man threatened to drub the naughty boys with his cane.
- To defeat someone thoroughly in a contest or competition.
- Our team drubbed the opponents 10–0 in the championship game.
- The champion drubbed all challengers in the boxing match.
- The debate team drubbed their rivals with strong arguments.
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