verb
Meaning 1
To hurt someone by hitting or kicking them many times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- She beat up on me pretty bad.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
beat up on
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verb
Meaning 2
To criticize someone unfairly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- He's always beating up on her about her weight.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
Synonym of beat on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- That show beats up on conservatives for comedy.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: beat on
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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