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rough up

verb as in handle harshly

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Example Sentences

Now, once again, India’s corporate champion has been roughed up.

The Dodgers and the security personnel who work their games have repeatedly been found liable of acting inappropriately after guards roughed up fans, in some cases causing severe injuries.

They made plans to rough up people they disliked or suspected of crimes.

He picked up wonderful positions, roughed up opposition defenders, while also missing several chances alongside his two goals.

From BBC

When a group of baddies invade his small town and rough up the vulnerable residents, he has to put his talents to use one last time in order to protect the homestead.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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