1. a severe beating or punishment
2. a decisive defeat in a competition
Usage: informal
3. violent or uncontrolled movement

1. present participle of thrash: to beat severely
2. present participle of thrash: to move violently or uncontrollably

Examples

• The team received a thrashing in the championship game.
• He was thrashing around in the water, unable to swim.
• The old-fashioned punishment included a thrashing with a switch.
• She was thrashing her arms wildly to get free.
• The fish gave a final thrashing before lying still.
• After the thrashing they received, the players were demoralized.
• The child was thrashing in his sleep during the nightmare.