thrashes

[US]/θræʃɪz/
[UK]/θræʃɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to beat as a punishment; to defeat completely; to move about wildly; to thresh grain

Phrases & Collocations

thrashes around

thrashes about

thrashes wildly

thrashes in pain

thrashes violently

thrashes helplessly

thrashes the water

thrashes at shadows

thrashes in anger

thrashes with fury

Example Sentences

the boxer thrashes his opponent in the ring.

the storm thrashes the coastline with strong winds.

the child thrashes around in bed, unable to sleep.

the fish thrashes wildly on the deck.

she thrashes through her homework, trying to finish quickly.

the dog thrashes its tail excitedly when it sees its owner.

the athlete thrashes the competition to win the race.

he thrashes out his frustrations on the punching bag.

the waves thrash against the rocks during the storm.

the player thrashes the ball over the net.

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