What is another word for pastings?
Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪstɪŋz] (IPA) 
Pastings are commonly used to describe a sound beating or a resounding defeat, such as when one team "gave the other team a pasting" in a sports match. There are countless synonyms that can be used to describe the same thing. Some of the most commonly used synonyms include thrashing, mauling, trouncing, pounding, drubbing, and shellacking. These words all signify a one-sided victory, usually with a significant margin of defeat. Other synonyms for pastings include whipping, licking, spanking, and clobbering. No matter which word is used to describe a pasting, the meaning is clear - one team came out ahead and the other was left reeling from the defeat.
