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beating up

[bee-ting-uhp] / ˈbi tɪŋˈʌp /
NOUN
bashing
Synonyms
STRONG
assault attack beating censure charge hounding jumping strike torment
WEAK
bias crime condemnation criticism denigration harassment hate crime offensive persecution
Antonyms
STRONG
retreat

Example Sentences

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White has ridiculed Hearn for saying he was heartbroken by Benn's exit, claiming he feels he has come into boxing and is "beating up babies".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Boston has been able to get back on solid financial ground—while beating up on the rest of the Eastern Conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

In the last two weeks, they had battered Miami’s Sandy Alcantara twice, beating up on the NL’s 2023 winner as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

Besides having Raleigh and veteran backup Seby Zavala, who was acquired earlier in the offseason, the Mariners felt that the position was beating up Garver and leading to stints on the injured list.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

“Otherwise,” White Deer reasoned, “you’ll have to take it up with the Sleepers. They’re not about to let anyone go around beating up one of their brothers without their permission. No matter what he’s done.”

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep