Synonyms for beating

Synonyms for (noun) beating

Synonyms: trouncing, thrashing, whacking, beating, drubbing, licking, lacing

Definition: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Similar words: corporal punishment

Definition: the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime


Synonyms: beating, whipping

Definition: the act of overcoming or outdoing

Similar words: scrap, combat, fight, fighting

Definition: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Usage: a fight broke out at the hockey game; there was fighting in the streets; the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap


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