Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beating-up
verb phrase
/ˈbiːtɪŋ ʌp/
Definition
The act of physically assaulting someone, usually through hitting or striking them repeatedly.
Examples
- After the argument, a group of teenagers started beating up the boy.
- The movie depicted the tragic consequences of beating up an innocent person.
- He ended up in the hospital after being beaten up in a fight.
Meaning
To beat someone up means to use physical force to hurt them, typically involving punches or blows, often resulting in injury.
Synonyms
- assaulting
- attacking
- pummeling
- thumping
- hitting
