Meaning & use
trounced
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Defeated someone decisively and thoroughly, especially in a game or competition.
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The home team trounced their rivals by thirty points.
She trounced her opponent in the debate with sharp, well-researched arguments.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in sports journalism to emphasize a lopsided, one-sided victory.
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