Thrash

To thrash signifies a vigorous or violent physical action, often involving striking, beating, or uncontrolled movement. It can describe a physical punishment, such as being struck repeatedly, or a chaotic struggle. It can also relate to music, dance, or even a metaphorical struggle with a problem or opponent. In a more general sense, thrashing implies excessive or inefficient use of resources or energy, or causing something to become damaged or worn out through misuse.

Thrash meaning with examples

The boxer thrashed his opponent mercilessly, landing a flurry of punches that left him staggering. His powerful blows and relentless attacks demonstrated his mastery of the fighting art.
After the ship hit the storm, the waves thrashed against the hull for hours. It sounded like a fight that could drag them all to a watery grave.
The band's raw energy was displayed as they thrashed the instruments onstage, the frenetic music pulsing with intense, chaotic energy. The crowd went wild.
The economic system thrashed and struggled through the great depression after the stock market crash of 1929.
The computer's memory was thrashing when I opened too many programs and began to slow to a crawl. The disk kept making this repetitive grinding noise.

Thrash Synonyms

beat defeat flail flog lash overwhelm pound stomp storm strike struggle struggle toss toss and turn vanquish whip writhe

Thrash Antonyms

calm caress conserve halt lose pacify preserve protect rest soothe still succeed surrender

Thrash Crossword Answers

3 Letters

TAN LAM BAT TAR

4 Letters

MAUL FLOG DRUB ROUT WHIP BEAT LICK TOSS MOSH SLAM CANE

5 Letters

BASTE FLAIL WHOMP WHALE CREAM SLASH

6 Letters

PUMMEL LARRUP WALLOP BATTER THRESH DEFEAT

7 Letters

TROUNCE CLOBBER LAMBAST

8 Letters

BELABOUR CONVULSE

9 Letters

CASTIGATE JACTITATE SLAMDANCE

11 Letters

THRASHABOUT THRESHABOUT