beat up

Attack with fists

Beat up means to assault someone physically, typically with fists: He got beat up behind the bar.

The phrase also describes something worn or damaged from use: a beat-up old truck, My shoes are pretty beat up.

To beat yourself up is to feel excessive guilt or self-criticism: Don't beat yourself up over it.

assault

attack

Aggressive act against another

  • pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
  • thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
  • batterUncooked cake mixture

punch · kick · strike · mug · ambush · brutalize · maul · injure · harm · abuse

worn

tattered

Ripped and worn out

dilapidated · battered · scruffy · worn-out · rundown · decrepit · damaged · dented · scratched · faded

Categories
Opposites
physical treatment

beat upheal

Restore to wellness

caress · tend to · gentle touch · massage · soothe

interpersonal action

beat upprotect

Keep from harm

defend · rescue · shield · look after · stand up for

condition/state

beat uppristine

Pure and untouched

mint condition · brand new · immaculate · flawless · intact

Family

beat, up, beaten, beating, upbeat, beats, beater, beatings, beatable

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG