DRUBBINGS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

drubbings

noun

plural of drubbing

as in defeats

failure to win a contest took a terrible drubbing in last night's basketball game

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Recent Examples of drubbings After the Jaden Ivey debacle and a series of drubbings, Michael Reinsdorf finally pulled the trigger yesterday and fired executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and his stealthy sidekick, general manager Marc Eversley. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Louisville has won two of its last three after five straight defeats and beat Orlando 3-2 at Lynn Family Stadium in April.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC played key roles in both defeats.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeats

Noun

Michael, who would later split from his father’s control, accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Former child soldiers describe being abducted by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, shackled and ordered to fire on warplanes and civilians, under threat of beatings or death.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of beatings

Noun

Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Amid the setbacks, Wang’s dad stepped in as a contractor and Wang’s mom volunteered to serve as construction liaison.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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