receiving end

noun

: the position of being a recipient or especially a victim

—usually used in the phrase on the receiving end

Examples of receiving end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aware of how heated things can get in politics, and having been on the receiving end of a fair share of criticism, Willy asked how the mayor deals with mud-slinging and negative rhetoric in politics. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

For years, crypto fought an uphill battle in Washington, asking for clear operating rules, but often landing on the receiving end of regulation by enforcement. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

However, since the ornament is entered into a holiday gift exchange rather than gifted with proper intention, Tanya suddenly finds herself on the receiving end of everyone else’s misfortune. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Howard went up for a layup on a fast break and was on the receiving end of a hard foul by Veronica Burton, with the Golden State player knocking Howard to the ground after a blow to the face. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for receiving end

• superintend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend