Definition

An act of hitting or striking repeatedly, often resulting in a defeat or setback.

Example

The team suffered a beating in the championship game, losing by a large margin.

Conversation

Did you hear about the game last night?

Yeah, they took a real beating from the other team.

I didn't expect such a tough match, honestly.

Same here, it was hard to watch them struggle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beating → It is formed from "beat" (from Old English "beatan", meaning to strike or hit) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "beating" refers to the action or process of striking or hitting repeatedly.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'striking' ('beatan') repeatedly, which is what 'beating' means.

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