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View definitions for rough up

rough up

verb as in handle harshly

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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.

The right-hander was roughed up for four runs and four hits in 4 ⅓ innings of a 6-0 Freeway Series exhibition loss to the Angels in Dodger Stadium.

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

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