Loss and Shellacking

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Loss noun - Failure to win a contest.

Usage example: we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless

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Shellacking and loss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shellacking" instead a noun "Loss".

Nearby Word: losing

Shellacking noun - Failure to win a contest.

Usage example: suffered a shellacking at the hands of a vastly superior opposition

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Loss and shellacking are semantically related. You can use "Loss" instead a noun "Shellacking".

Nearby Word: shellacked

October 2, 1936: In game 2 of the World Series, the New York Yankees bounced back from a 6-1 loss to the New York Giants in game 1 by shellacking the Giants 18-4 in game 2, which is still the most lopsided game in World Series history.

Source: Curb Stomp Battle / Sports

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