beating down
Sun scorching intensely
Beating down describes intense, relentless pressure from above.
The sun beats down when its heat feels oppressive and inescapable: The sun was beating down on us all afternoon.
Rain beats down when it falls hard and steady.
To beat someone down is to wear them out through persistent pressure, or to haggle aggressively: I beat him down to half the asking price.
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
- smackStrike with open hand
- poundWeight, strike, or kennel
- drenchingMaking thoroughly wet
batter · haggling · undercutting · hammer · wallop · scorching · torrential · onslaught · driving rain · subjugate · sweltering · maltreat · pelting · intimidation · bargaining · pressuring · overwhelming · blazing
beating downsprinkling
Small scattered amount
drizzling · misting · filtered light · diffuse light · overcast
beating downraising
Lifting or nurturing
propping up · supporting · buoying · relieving · letting up
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