Trounce

Verb

Definition: To defeat heavily in a contest.

Synonyms: Defeat, Beat, Conquer, Overwhelm

Antonyms: Lose, Surrender, Yield

Examples:

The champion trounced his opponent in the boxing match.
The team was trounced by a score of 5-0 in the soccer game.

Mnemonics:

Think of "trounce" as rhyming with "bounce," indicating a forceful victory.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "trounce" originated in the early 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word "trounce," which means "to thrash or beat."

Historical Usage:

The term has been used to describe heavy defeat or thrashing in various contests throughout history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Trounce someone/something"

Explanation:

To overwhelmingly defeat or outperform someone or something.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "trounce" with "trounce someone's views/opinions."

Explanation:

While "trounce" can be used metaphorically to mean disproving or disproving someone's views or opinions, its primary meaning is to defeat heavily in a contest.