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To beat severely; to thrash.

To beat or overcome thoroughly, to defeat heavily; especially (games) to win against (someone) by a wide margin.

Example: The Mexican team trounced the Americans by 10 goals to 1.

To chastise or punish physically or verbally; to scold with abusive language.

To punish by bringing a lawsuit against; to sue.

To walk heavily or with some difficulty; to tramp, to trudge.

To pass across or over; to traverse.

To travel quickly over a long distance.

Present participle of trounce: a thorough defeat.

Example: The local football team has suffered three trouncings this season.