thrash

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

To beat repeatedly and violently; to move or strike wildly.

Example Sentences

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

The farmer thrashed the grain to separate the seeds.

Example Expressions

thrash out

Synonyms

beat, whip, flog, defeat, lash, pummel, strike

Entry 1

beat, whip, flog, defeat

Entry 2

beat, whip, lash, pummel, strike

Antonyms

caress, soothe, calm, gentle, comfort

Entry 1

caress, soothe, calm, gentle

Entry 2

caress, comfort, soothe

Collocations

thrash violently, thrash wildly, thrash completely, thrash soundly, thrash mercilessly, thrash about, thrash out, thrash the enemy

Entry 1

thrash violently, thrash wildly, thrash completely, thrash soundly, thrash mercilessly

Entry 2

thrash about, thrash out, thrash the enemy