George Clooney

I'm only two years older than Brad Pitt, but I look a lot older, which used to greatly frustrate me. It doesn't anymore. I don't have to fit into that category and get trounced by Tom Cruise and Brad.

American Actor

Elizabeth Edwards

Whenever anyone pulls out of the race, you know, unless they've just been trounced in the days before, there's also - always a lot of questions about why that happened.

American Lawyer

Use 'trounce' to describe a significant win, often in sports or games.

Competitive Context

'Trounce' implies a strong or decisive victory, not just a simple win.

Emphasizes Dominance

'Trounce' is informal and best used in casual conversations or sports commentaries.

Informal Tone

'Trounce' suggests a severe judgment or criticism, not just a mild disapproval.

Harsh Criticism

Use 'trounce' when someone is criticized publicly, especially in media.

Public Disapproval

Choosing 'trounce' imparts a sense of strong disapproval or condemnation.

Strength of Language

 There's always somebody who wants to confiscate our humanity. And there are always stories that restore it. If we live out loud, we can trounce the hatred, and expand everyone's lives. Forge meaning. Build identity.