noun
trashing
Trashing (noun) means the act of wrecking or badly damaging something. Example: “The trashing of the hotel room cost the band thousands in damages.”
noun
1
The act of wrecking or badly damaging something.
"The trashing of the hotel room cost the band thousands in damages."
2
Harsh criticism of someone or something.
"The film received a thorough trashing from critics."
How to use trashing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of destroying something, or of criticizing it severely.
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Word forms
- Plural
- trashings
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Rhymes for trashing
hashing
dashing
washing
lashing
bashing
smashing
flashing
crashing
clashing
slashing
thrashing
splashing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “trashing” mean?
The word “trashing” means the act of wrecking or badly damaging something. In plain terms, the act of destroying something, or of criticizing it severely.
How do you use “trashing” in a sentence?
Here is “trashing” used in a sentence: “The trashing of the hotel room cost the band thousands in damages.”
What part of speech is “trashing”?
“Trashing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “trashing” have?
“Trashing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of wrecking or badly damaging something.
