beating

[bee-ting]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that beats, as to punish, clean, mix, etc..

   Give the rug a good beating.

2. a defeat or reverse; loss; setback

   Several stocks took a beating in the market today.

3. pulsation; throbbing.

   the beating of her heart.

beating

/ ˈbiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment

2. a defeat or setback

3. to be difficult to improve upon

Word History and Origins

Origin of beating¹

First recorded in 1200–50; from Middle English betynge; beat, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Multiple medics and family members said the prisoners who were released in Ramallah had faced beatings in recent days prior to their release.

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Would you prefer for your team to be owned by someone whining about the Dodgers and their payroll, or someone dedicated to beating them?

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Meanwhile, China’s exports External link rose at the fastest pace in six months in September, beating market expectations.

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The Three Lions would qualify for next summer's World Cup with two matches to spare by beating Latvia.

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China’s exports rose at the fastest pace in six months in September, beating market expectations and underscoring the sector’s continued role as a key growth driver for the world’s second-largest economy.

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Related Words

• defeat 
• drubbing 
• slaughter 
• whipping