Beat up and Hit

Beat up

Beat up verb - Give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression.
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Synonyms for Beat up

Hit and beat up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hit" instead a verb "Beat up".

Hit

Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Beat up and hit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Beat up" instead a verb "Hit".

Nearby Word: hitting

Both terms in one sentence

  • Series / Republic Of Doyle Running Gag: Jake gets beat up and hit in the head while Malachy stands by and does nothing to help.
  • When Steiner finally did hit him, Austin smiled for a long time before he then beat up Steiner.
  • He also reputedly beat up a superior officer...and so was languishing in the brig waiting to be shipped back to Earth when the attack hit Icarus Base.
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