Mess up
Mess up verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: “If I catch you looking at my girlfriend, I'm going to mess you up!” he threatened
Maul
Maul verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: the irate store owner was mauling the shoplifter when the police showed up
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