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
Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Nearby Word: hitting
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Running Gag: Jake gets beat up and hit in the head while Malachy stands by and does nothing to help.
Source: Series / Republic Of Doyle - When Steiner finally did hit him, Austin smiled for a long time before he then beat up Steiner.
Source: Hit Me, Dammit! - 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.
Source: Military Maverick
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