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Meaning of the word "beat up on" in English

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beat up on

US /biːt ʌp ɑːn/
UK /biːt ʌp ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to repeatedly hit or kick someone or something

Example:
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The bullies would always beat up on the smaller kids.
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He got beat up on his way home from the party.
Synonym:
assaultbatterthrashpummelclobber
2.

to criticize someone severely or repeatedly

Example:
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The media continued to beat up on the politician for his controversial statements.
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It's not fair to always beat up on him when things go wrong.
Synonym:
criticizedenouncelambastereprimandberate
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beat upbeatbeat downbeat offbeat outthe Beat Generationa stick to beat someone with