Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beat down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: beat- -down
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down.

verb

To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.

Transitive verb

verb

(of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat.

Intransitive verb

verb

(of rain) To strike with great force.

Intransitive verb

verb

To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength.

Transitive verb

verb

To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To severely beat someone up.

Slang; Transitive verb

noun

Alternative spelling of beatdown.

Example Sentences

"The transmission tower was beaten down by the storm."
"The government tried to beat down the opposition movement."
"We had to leave the beach because the sun was really beating down."
"It was a ghastly morning, with the rain beating down in sheets."
"She continued to badger until his friend did what he said. Eventually, she beat him down and he gave in."
"I managed to beat him down to half his original asking price."

Usage

Inflected Forms

beats down (present, singular) beating down (participle, present) beaten down (participle, past) beat downs (plural)

Synonyms

bargain down

Questions

What does beat down mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down.

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