drub
Americanverb (used with object)
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to beat with a stick or the like; cudgel; flog; thrash.
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to defeat decisively, as in a game or contest.
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to drive as if by flogging.
Latin grammar was drubbed into their heads.
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to stamp (the feet).
noun
verb
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to beat as with a stick; cudgel; club
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to defeat utterly, as in a contest
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to drum or stamp (the feet)
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to instil with force or repetition
the master drubbed Latin into the boys
noun
Other Word Forms
- drubber noun
- undrubbed adjective
Etymology
Origin of drub
1625–35; perhaps by uncertain mediation < Arabic ḍarb blow, beating
Example Sentences
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The Texans crushed the Chargers in the first round of the playoffs last season, intercepting Justin Herbert four times in a 32-12 drubbing.
From Los Angeles Times
The Seattle Seahawks, who are 7-2 after drubbing the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, are currently the No. 1 seed in the NFC after beginning the campaign as a rank outsider in their own division.
Charlotte Edwards has been England's head coach for six months, and she inherited a team drained of confidence after the 16-0 Ashes drubbing.
From BBC
If they give even the slightest hint that the Ashes drubbing is still lurking in their minds, Australia are ruthless and will pounce.
From BBC
The Philadelphia Eagles drubbing of the Kansas Chiefs scored an even bigger audience than last year, thanks to streaming.
From Los Angeles Times
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