Meaning of the word beating in English
What does beating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beating
US /ˈbiː.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbiː.tɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly.
Example:
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if he got dirt on his clothes he'd get a beating
Synonym:
battering thrashing thumping pounding pummeling drubbing slapping smacking hammering hitting striking punching knocking thwacking cuffing buffeting boxing mauling pelting lambasting assault attack flaying whipping lashing cudgeling clubbing birching corporal punishment belting bashing pasting walloping whacking clobbering slugging tanning biffing bopping hiding
2.
pulsation or throbbing, typically of the heart.