1. to beat or strike violently and repeatedly
2. to move about wildly or violently
3. to defeat decisively in a game or competition
Usage: informal

1. a violent beating or striking
2. a type of loud, aggressive rock music
Usage: music

Examples

• The farmer used a flail to thrash the wheat.
• The injured bird began to thrash its wings frantically.
• Our team will thrash the opponents in tonight’s game.
• The fish thrashed in the net trying to escape.
• Let’s thrash out the details of this plan tomorrow.
• The committee gave the proposal a thorough thrash.
• He loves listening to thrash music at high volume.