Thrashed

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'thrash'. It describes the act of beating or whipping someone or something violently and repeatedly. This can be physical, referring to physical abuse, or metaphorical, indicating a severe defeat or struggle. It also applies to violent movements, such as flailing limbs, and can even describe a harsh critique or a relentless attack on an idea or concept. The context determines the precise shade of meaning. Additionally, thrashing can also relate to overindulgence or reckless behavior of some kind.

Thrashed meaning with examples

• After the robbery, the police apprehended the suspect and thrashed him during interrogation, the force used against him was considered excessive and unlawful. The public condemned this behavior, as physical punishment is illegal in that country, and the officers were brought up on assault charges.
• The underdog team was utterly thrashed in the championship game. Their opponent scored so many points that it became difficult to keep count. It was a complete and humiliating defeat, and fans were heartbroken to see the match end so fast.
• In his sleep, the child thrashed about wildly, his arms and legs moving uncontrollably in a nightmare. His parents were awakened by the commotion and rushed to comfort him, speaking softly to calm him down.
• The critic thrashed the artist's new exhibit, labeling the work as derivative and lacking originality. The artist was devastated by the review, but decided to not allow the words of the review to influence the artistic vision.
• He thrashed out of the relationship after finding out about his partner's affair. He acted quickly to deal with the emotional trauma by breaking all ties with the partner and trying to move on to a new phase in life.