beats down
Sun scorches mercilessly
Beats down has several connected uses around forceful downward action.
The sun beats down when it shines intensely from above: The sun beat down on the hikers all afternoon.
To beat down a price or seller is to negotiate aggressively for a lower amount: She beat them down to half the asking price.
To beat someone down physically is to strike them repeatedly until they fall or submit.
Figuratively, life or circumstances can beat someone down—wearing away their spirit through persistent hardship.
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- heavy rainIntense sustained precipitation
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- defeatVictory over another
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