verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He drubbed his back to relieve some tension.

Definition:to strike the back in a vigorous manner

From drub the back

Example:The coalition forces drubbed the enemy in the strategic battle.

Definition:to severely defeat the enemy in a battle or conflict

From drub the enemy

Example:In the last debate, the new candidate drubbed the opponent.

Definition:to defeat the opponent severely in a competition or debate

From drub the opponent

Example:The president drubbed the issue of tax reform during the campaign.

Definition:to address or discuss an issue with great force and vigor

From drub the issue

Example:He drubbed the system for its shortcomings in welfare provision.

Definition:to criticize or expose the faults of a system, often violently

From drub the system

Example:The committee drubbed the agenda item at the meeting.

Definition:to deal with or consider an agenda item thoroughly and forcefully

From drub the agenda

Example:The scent of the rose drubbed his senses, making him feel relaxed.

Definition:to overwhelm the senses with strong stimuli

From drub the senses

Example:The jockey tried to drub the horse to make it run faster, but he was stopped for animal cruelty.

Definition:to strike the horse repeatedly, especially in a manner that is crude or unkind

From drub the horse

Example:He was drubbed with a stick by the guards as he protested against the unjust treatment.

Definition:to beat someone with a stick

From drub with a stick

Example:The teacher wanted to drub the concept into the students until they understood it completely.

Definition:to beat or strike until something is thoroughly understood or inculcated

From drub into the ground