Synonyms for
Beatings
Definition
physical punishment or assault, typically inflicted on a person repeatedly and regularly
Synonyms & similar words
vex
trounce
licking
outfox
overreach
beatup
stick
get
crush
flap
whacking
exhaust
shell
perplex
whipping
circumvent
beatout
scramble
outsmart
beating
ticktock
lacing
puzzle
gravel
baffle
assaults
thrashings
whippings
floggings
spankings
lashings
poundings
maulings
paddlings
batterings
castigations
flagellations
canings
strikes
lickings
sluggings
hittings
cuffings
smackings
wallopings
Example sentences
- He received daily beatings from his abusive father.
- The sound of the beatings echoed through the empty hallway.
- The beatings left him with a permanent injury.
- The beatings were so severe that he was afraid to go home.
- She reported the beatings to the police.
Quotes
'The beatings will continue until morale improves,' said the captain.
'I have a black belt in karate, so don't even try to give me beatings,' said the tough guy.
'I am against any form of physical violence, including beatings,' said the pacifist.