Defeat decisively, in sports headlines Crossword Clue

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Defeat decisively, in sports headlines Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
(noun)
1. a slap with the flat of the hand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECISIVELY (adverb)
1. with firmness
DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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