Trounce: meaning, definitions and examples

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trounce

 

[ traʊns ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to defeat decisively

To trounce means to defeat someone or something easily and by a large amount. It is often used in a competitive or confrontational context.

Synonyms

beat, crush, defeat, overwhelm, vanquish

Examples of usage

  • He trounced his opponent in the tennis match.
  • The team was trounced in the championship game.
  • We trounced the competition with our innovative approach.
  • She trounced her rival in the debate.
Context #2 | Noun

a heavy defeat

As a noun, trounce refers to a heavy defeat or a crushing victory in a competition or conflict.

Synonyms

defeat, drubbing, overwhelming victory, rout

Examples of usage

  • Their loss was a real trounce.
  • The election results were a trounce for the incumbent party.

Translations

Translations of the word "trounce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derrotar

🇮🇳 हराना

🇩🇪 besiegen

🇮🇩 mengalahkan

🇺🇦 перемогти

🇵🇱 pokonać

🇯🇵 打ち負かす

🇫🇷 vaincre

🇪🇸 vencer

🇹🇷 yenmek

🇰🇷 이기다

🇸🇦 هزيمة

🇨🇿 porazit

🇸🇰 poraziť

🇨🇳 击败

🇸🇮 premagati

🇮🇸 sigra

🇰🇿 жеңу

🇬🇪 მოგება

🇦🇿 mübarizəni qazanmaq

🇲🇽 vencer

Etymology

The word 'trounce' originated in the late 18th century, possibly from an alteration of the word 'trump' meaning to deceive or outdo. Over time, 'trounce' evolved to specifically denote a decisive victory or defeat in a competitive setting.

See also: trouncing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,067, 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.