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licking

/'lɪkɪŋ/

Synonyms of licking Antonyms of licking Examples of licking Usage of licking Parts of licking Definition that contains licking Words sounding like licking Explanation of licking

noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
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"they suffered a convincing licking"

Similar:

defeat

type of:
ending failure finish conclusion
noun
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
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Similar:

beating drubbing lacing thrashing trouncing whacking

type of:
corporal punishment

Examples of licking

"they suffered a convincing licking"