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defeat vs trounce

trounce vs defeat

defeat is a noun but trounce is not a noun.

defeat and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defeat Yes No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, trounce is a hyponym of defeat; that is, trounce is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than defeat:
  • defeat: win a victory over
  • trounce: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
defeat (noun) trounce (noun)
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
defeat (verb) trounce (verb)
win a victory over censure severely or angrily
thwart the passage of come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
beat severely with a whip or rod
Difference between defeat and trounce

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