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trouncing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of trouncing

failure to win a contest
  • We took a serious trouncing during the last three minutes of the game.
Synonyms of trouncing

beating, defeat, drubbing, licking, loss, lump, overthrow, plastering, rout, shellacking, trimming, whipping
Words Related to trouncing

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

lurch, shutout, washout, whitewash
Near Antonyms of trouncing

accomplishment, achievement

blowout, cakewalk, landslide, romp, runaway, sweep, walkaway, walkover
Antonyms of trouncing

success, triumph, victory, win

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  1. Nglish: Translation of trouncing for Spanish speakers

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