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thrash vs thump

thump vs thrash

thrash and thump both are nouns.

thrash and thump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrash Yes No Yes No
thump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thump is a hypernym of thrash; that is, thump is a word with a broader meaning than thrash:
  • thrash: beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
  • thump: move rhythmically
Other hypernyms of thrash include beat, pound.
thrash (noun) thump (noun)
a swimming kick used while treading water a heavy blow with the hand
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thrash (verb) thump (verb)
give a thrashing to; beat hard hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
beat the seeds out of a grain move rhythmically
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight make a dull sound
dance the slam dance
move or stir about violently
beat so fast that (the heart's) output starts dropping until (it) does not manage to pump out blood at all
move data into and out of core rather than performing useful computation
Difference between thrash and thump

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