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

Alaric Jackson's fateful punch of Bradley Chubb, which has been in the news cycle for multiple days, finally received a firsthand explanation from the man on the receiving end of the blow. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Because Todd’s wondering aloud to Kate about the degree and nature of Grace and Hal’s bond prompted Kate’s own concern, Todd is next to be on the receiving end of Grace’s righteous ire. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Nearby Ilwaco has also been on the receiving end of the industrial downfall. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Panels of independent experts and researchers operating under a multilateral mandate can investigate how governments treat those within their borders or at the receiving end of their actions. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 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