Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beat-down
noun
/ˈbiːt daʊn/
Definition
A violent confrontation or fight where one individual is severely beaten by another, often resulting in serious injury.
Examples
- After the argument escalated, what started as a verbal dispute turned into a brutal beat-down in the alley.
- The news reported a beat-down that took place at the local park last weekend.
Meaning
The term typically refers to a physical altercation that is one-sided, with one participant overwhelming the other.
Synonyms
- assault
- fight
- beating
- brawl
