trounce

/traʊns/
verb
  1. To defeat someone or something thoroughly and decisively, especially in a game or competition.
    • Our team trounced the rivals 10–0 in the championship game.
    • He trounced his brother at chess every time they played.
    • The candidate trounced her opponent in the election.
  2. To criticize or punish someone severely.
    • The coach trounced the players for their lazy performance.
    • Critics trounced the movie, calling it the worst of the year.
    • The teacher trounced the student for cheating on the test.
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