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Drubbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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drubbed

 

[ drสŒbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical defeat

To drub means to defeat someone overwhelmingly or soundly in a competition or confrontation. This term is often used in sports contexts, indicating that one team or player has won decisively against another. The word carries a connotation of an easy or comprehensive victory, where the losers are left with little chance to respond effectively. It can also imply a degree of punishment or discipline, extending beyond mere competition. Overall, it reflects a strong, emphatic win.

Synonyms

defeated, pounded, thrashed, trounced

Examples of usage

  • The team was drubbed in the final match.
  • He drubbed his opponent in the boxing ring.
  • The campaign was drubbed by criticisms from rivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "drubbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrotado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเคพเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikalahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะพะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokonany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒ ใ‘ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท battu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derrotado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yenildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ๋ฐฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ุฒูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poraลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ‰“่ดฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poraลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigraรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derrotado

Etymology

The word 'drub' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, stemming from the verb 'drub' which means to hit or strike, likely a combination of earlier forms in English that connect to the idea of beating or thrashing. The exact etymology is somewhat unclear, but it may relate to the Middle English term 'drouben', which means to beat or to strike. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not just physical actions but also metaphorical uses in competitive situations where one party prevails decisively over another. It captures the essence of defeat in both a literal and figurative sense, and has since found a firm place in sports terminology and competitive linguistics.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,965, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.