Trounce (4)
'trounce' is the definition.
(I know that drub is a more specific form of the action the trounce)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for drub that I've seen before include "Beat repeatedly" , "Defeat decisively" , "Beat conclusively in a competition or fight" , "Whitewash" , "Beat hollow" .)
'trounce' is the definition.
(I know that lick is a more specific form of the action the trounce)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lick that I've seen before include "Lap -- beat hollow" , "Lap; beat soundly" , "compressed salt for domestic animals" , "A - - and a promise" , "Moisten" .)
'trounce' is the definition.
(I know that thrash is a more specific form of the action the trounce)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for thrash that I've seen before include "Beat violently" , "Beat; party (colloq.)" , "Beat severely or defeat thoroughly" , "Beat with stick or whip" , "Noisy, lavish party" .)