thrashing
thrash-ing
verb
The action of moving violently or striking repeatedly, often in distress.
"The fish was thrashing wildly in the net."
noun
A severe physical beating or a comprehensive defeat in a competition.
"The football team suffered a humiliating thrashing."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: lacing, drubbing, beating, trouncing, whacking, licking, debacle, whipping, slaughter, walloping