Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drubbing
noun
/ˈdrʌb.ɪŋ/
Definition
A severe beating or thrashing; a significant defeat or punishment.
Examples
- After the team’s drubbing in the championship game, they vowed to improve for next season.
- He received a drubbing in the debate, struggling to respond to his opponent’s arguments.
Meaning
The term refers to a situation where someone experiences a significant loss or is subjected to a harsh physical or verbal attack.
Synonyms
- beating
- thrashing
- defeat
- drubbing
- shellacking
