<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to batter severely; strike heavily</li><li>He tried to clobber me with his club</li><li>to defeat decisively; drub; trounce</li><li>to denounce or criticize vigorously</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>thrash</li><li>whip</li><li>lick</li></ul>