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beat up

[beet-uhp] / ˈbitˈʌp /
VERB
assault
Synonyms
STRONGEST
batter
WEAK
attack hammer knock around pulverize thrash work over
ADJECTIVE
in poor condition from use
Synonyms
STRONG
broken-down damaged decrepit dilapidated run-down shabby worn-out

Example Sentences

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The success of the bearded, ass-kicking Ranger marked a stunning reversal of fortune for Norris, who grew up a shy, unathletic child, who "used to daydream about being strong...to beat up the bullies".

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Paul, meanwhile, admitted he "got beat up" but insisted he will come back and target a cruiserweight world title.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

It’s beat up and old, and smells like incense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

I started changing the beat up a little bit and doing crazy stuff — just trying it and it was working.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Both boats got beat up by the storm, with windows broke and gear smashed and traps lost overboard.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

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