Trouncer: meaning, definitions and examples
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trouncer
[ หtraสnsษr ]
defeating opponent
A trouncer is someone who decisively defeats someone else, especially in a competition or contest. This term is often used in the context of sports or games where one party overwhelms another. The victory is typically significant, indicating a clear superiority in skill or performance. The word can also be applied metaphorically to describe situations in politics or business where one competitor outperforms another in a dramatic fashion.
Synonyms
champion, conqueror, victor, winner.
Examples of usage
- The team was a trouncer in the final match, leaving no doubt about their skills.
- He became the trouncer of his rivals, winning every game this season.
- In the last election, the candidate was a trouncer, securing more votes than all others combined.
Translations
Translations of the word "trouncer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vencedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Sieger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemenang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะผะพะถะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ zwyciฤzca
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่
๐ซ๐ท vainqueur
๐ช๐ธ vencedor
๐น๐ท kazanan
๐ฐ๐ท ์น์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููุงุฆุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ vรญtฤz
๐ธ๐ฐ vรญลฅaz
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฉ่
๐ธ๐ฎ zmagovalec
๐ฎ๐ธ sigurvegari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตาฃัะผะฟะฐะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แฏแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qalib
๐ฒ๐ฝ vencedor
Etymology
The term 'trouncer' is derived from the verb 'trounce', which originates from the late 16th century. The word 'trounce' itself is thought to stem from the old French word 'trunser', meaning to cut down or cleave. Its usage evolved to depict a sense of defeating or overcoming someone or something decisively. The suffix '-er' is commonly added in English to denote someone who performs a specific action or who is associated with a particular role. Thus, 'trouncer' came to denote someone who decisively defeats an opponent. Over the centuries, the word has found use in various contexts, particularly in sports and competitive scenarios, maintaining its connotation of overwhelming success.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,676, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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