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licking

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of licking

failure to win a contest

our team took a licking last night, but weʼll get them next time

Synonyms of licking

beating, defeat, drubbing, loss, lump, overthrow, plastering, rout, shellacking, trimming, trouncing, whipping

Words Related to licking

collapse, debacle (also débâcle), failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, nonsuccess, setback, upset

lurch, shutout, washout, whitewash

Near Antonyms of licking

accomplishment, achievement

blowout, cakewalk, landslide, romp, runaway, sweep, walkaway, walkover

Antonyms of licking

success, triumph, victory, win

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