thrasher

/ˈθræʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that thrashes, or a type of bird known for its aggressive behavior

“The baseball player was known as a thrasher on the field.”

2. verb

to thrash or beat something violently

“The wind thrashed against the windows during the storm.”

3. verb

to defeat or overwhelm someone or something

“The team thrashed their opponents in the final match.”

Synonyms

  • beater
  • brawler
  • mauler

Antonyms

  • gentleman
  • pacifier