The term 'defeat badly' can be expressed in a variety of ways, each with its own connotation. The crossword solutions for this term include 'THRASH' (6 letters), 'STOMP' (5 letters), 'DRUB' (4 letters), 'TROMP' (5 letters), 'ROUT' (4 letters), and 'PASTE' (5 letters). 'THRASH' implies a violent beating, while 'STOMP' and 'TROMP' suggest a forceful trampling. 'DRUB' and 'ROUT' both imply a decisive victory, and 'PASTE' suggests a one-sided defeat. All of these words indicate a complete and overwhelming defeat.