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

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

Instead, Djokovic was on the receiving end of one of the finest performances ever seen in a men’s Grand Slam final. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

This level of online abuse is prevalent in global sports, and federations, governments, and, of course, the people on the receiving end of this hate are scrambling to find meaningful solutions. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026

Helmet-to-helmet crashes happen in the NFL and usually a flag is thrown if the player on the receiving end of the damage is considered to be a defenseless player or a defender leads with their helmet when making a tackle – not the opposite. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 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