Drub
/drʌb/verb
To beat someone vigorously; to hit or strike repeatedly.
The boxer drubbed his opponent in the first round.
Usage tips
Neutral
drub soundly,drub opponents,drub someone into submission
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Highlight
In sports context, ‘drub’ is often used to describe a situation where one team overwhelmingly defeats another.
The home team drubbed the visitors 5-0.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
The term is also applied in debates or discussions, indicating someone severely criticized or defeated in an argument.
The critics drubbed the film for its poor storyline.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
While ‘drub’ is not overly formal, it is not commonly used in casual conversation, often appearing in sports commentary or literary contexts.
The general was known to drub his subordinates harshly.
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