beat up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To assault physically; to hit repeatedly and violently : "beat up" means to attack someone with punches, kicks, or other blows, typically causing injury. To gather or summon (support, business, etc.) : In a less common, informal usage, "beat up" can mean to try to obtain something, like support or customers, through active effort. Usage and Examples Verb (Physical...