TROUNCING Meaning and
Definition
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Trouncing is a noun that refers to a decisive defeat or victory. It typically connotes a significant and overwhelming defeat, often one in which the opposing side is completely outclassed or dominated. This term is commonly used in sports and political contexts, where it emphasizes the extent to which one team or candidate surpasses the other.
In sports, a trouncing occurs when a team is soundly beaten with a wide margin of victory, highlighting the superiority and skill of the winning team. Similarly, a political candidate may experience a trouncing in an election when they lose by a large margin, indicating a clear preference for their opponent.
The term "trouncing" implies a lack of competitiveness, as the losing side is thoroughly outperformed or overwhelmed. It carries a sense of humiliation or embarrassment for the party that suffered the defeat. However, while trouncing emphasizes the extent of the victory, it does not necessarily imply unfairness or wrongdoing.
In everyday language, trouncing is also used figuratively to describe any situation in which someone or something is soundly defeated or outperformed in a non-sporting context. For example, in business or personal matters, someone may experience a trouncing if they are significantly outperformed by a competitor or counterpart.
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Etymology of TROUNCING
The word "trouncing" originated from the Middle English term "trouncen", which emerged in the late 14th century. It has its roots in the Old French word "tronchier", meaning "to cut off". The word further evolved from the Latin word "trunciare", which also means "to cut off". Over time, "trouncing" came to mean defeating thoroughly or beating decisively.
Similar spelling words for TROUNCING
- trance,
- Troung,
- trounce,
- truncheon,
- trench,
- tranche,
- trionyx,
- truancy,
- truong,
- tringa,
- trying,
- trionychidae,
- troy ounce.
Conjugate verb Trouncing
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