as in defeat
failure to win a contest
took a terrible drubbing in last night's basketball game
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1
as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene
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2
as in whipping
to defeat by a large margin
we drubbed our traditional football rivals so badly that it was basically no contest
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drubbing
Noun
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Clement described Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to St Mirren as the worst performance of his tenure and fan sentiment has soured in recent weeks.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025 -
New York’s season-worst 142-105 defeat at the hands of the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers was more than just a bad night.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elle was also seen whipping her hands in a circle to the music during the awards ceremony.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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This instant camera captures little moments and big occasions on film, which feels a little more special than whipping out an iPhone.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This causes a permanent loss of motion and increases your risk of fractures.—
Sarah Klein,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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Many Trump supporters have harbored anger toward Pence for certifying the 2020 presidential election that Trump attempted to overturn following his loss to Joe Biden.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Just before the beating begins, the camera leaves the boy’s perspective and moves behind him; viewers see the back of his head and shoulders.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Former President Biden took a public beating from Trump and his supporters after it was revealed Biden's son and brother profited off his name and actions.—
Axios,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The setback has led to a period of reflection and redefinition as many members feel disconnected and betrayed.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite the setback, McRae took the situation in stride.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Drubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drubbing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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