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beating

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈsu.ʁɐ/sur·ra

Definition

1

A series of blows or hits, typically as punishment or in a fight.

Usage examples

The boy got a beating from his father for misbehaving.
The two rivals exchanged a beating in the street.

Common combinations

take a beatinggive a beatingsevere beating