Meaning of the word drub in English

What does drub mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drub

US /drʌb/
UK /drʌb/

Verb

1.

to beat or thrash someone repeatedly

Example:
The angry crowd threatened to drub the thief.
He was drubbed by his opponents in the boxing match.
2.

to defeat heavily in a contest

Example:
Our team was drubbed 5-0 in the final match.
The incumbent candidate was drubbed in the election.
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