cudgeling 1 of 2

noun

variants or cudgelling
Definition of cudgelingnext
as in thrashing

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cudgeling

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verb

variants or cudgelling
present participle of cudgel
as in boxing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cudgeling
  1. thrashing
  2. battering
  3. beating
  4. chopping
  5. licking
  6. attacking
  7. whipping
  8. punching
Noun
  • West Ham were given a further blow on top of their thrashing by Liverpool as captain Jarrod Bowen fractured his foot, while Lukasz Fabianski is set to miss out again after a worrying head injury against Southampton on Boxing Day.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.
    Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrashing
Noun
  • Even more important, despite the battering that democracy has endured, most people want to strengthen, not discard, their democratic systems.
    Madeleine K. Albright, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2021
  • There were some memorable victories in the Championship season, especially the 5-0 home win over promotion rivals Southampton and the battering of Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of battering
Noun
  • Gilbert police still face scrutiny over teen attacks: Inaction from the Gilbert Police Department over teen violence, including the death of Preston Lord, beatings of other teens, and a barn set on fire, prompted scrutiny of the department and town leadership.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Several videos circulating on social media purport to show armed militants — allegedly affiliated with HTS or the security forces of the new government— beating, cursing and humiliating Alawite men while arresting them, or otherwise making threats toward Alawites.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of beating
Verb
  • Tinsel and lights line the doors of several rooms while a Christmas tree is being destroyed by a woman chopping its branches off.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Opt for butcher block Small butcher block tables are ideal for avid chefs who are constantly chopping and slicing.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of chopping
Noun
  • Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • If the licking is excessive, a new behavior or accompanied by signs of illness, there could be a medical cause for this behavior.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • The inmate accused of fatally attacking prison guard Andrew Lansing on Christmas Day was issued a misconduct report in April for making threats, according to Lansing's brother and the prison guard union.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The two attacking players could only be registered once a unique loophole opened up via long-term injuries to center backs Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo was exploited by the Catalans.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of attacking
Noun
  • Heavy whipping cream: This dairy product usually has a longer shelf life than milk due to its higher fat content and will stay good for weeks if unopened.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Still, few predict that the Chargers will forge a deep playoff run, considering their lack of play makers and their performances this season against top-shelf teams that aren’t tied to the whipping post.
    Jay Paris, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of punching
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