beefed
Voiced strong objections
Beefed is the past tense of beef, which as a verb means to complain or gripe: He beefed about the long wait.
In the phrase beefed up, it means strengthened or reinforced: They beefed up security after the threat.
Someone who is beefed up has added muscle mass.
Expressed petty complaints
- grumbledComplained in low tones
- protestedExpressed strong disagreement
- objectedExpressed disapproval formally
- whinedComplained in shrill tone
moaned · kvetched · groused · carped · bellyached · squawked · fussed · grouched
Raised in quality
- improvedMade superior to before
- boostedRaised or amplified
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- augmentedIncreased in size/value
reinforced · bolstered · supercharged · turbocharged · souped-up · ramped up · powered up · maxed out
Increased in size
- muscledHaving developed sinews
- buffedRubbed to shine
- pumpedExcitedly eager, energized
- jackedExtremely muscular, slang
swole · toned · built · ripped · brawny · stacked · powerlifted · trained
Came into conflict
- quarreledDisputed angrily
- arguedDisputed verbally
- foughtEngaged in conflict
- feudedSustained mutual hostility
squabbled · scrapped · tussled · tangled · squared off · had words · butted heads · threw down
griped
Expressed petty complaints
- grumbledComplained in low tones
- protestedExpressed strong disagreement
- objectedExpressed disapproval formally
whined · moaned · kvetched · groused · carped · bellyached · squawked · fussed · grouched · bitched
upgraded
Raised in quality
augmented · reinforced · bolstered · supercharged · turbocharged · souped-up · ramped up · powered up · maxed out · optimized
bulked
Increased in size
jacked · swole · toned · built · ripped · brawny · stacked · powerlifted · trained · worked out
clashed
Came into conflict
feuded · squabbled · scrapped · tussled · tangled · squared off · had words · butted heads · threw down · challenged
reinforced
Made more resistant
hardened · secured · guarded · barricaded · buttressed · braced · plated · shored up · toughened · defended
beefedpraised
Expressed approval of
complimented · applauded · commended · rejoiced · celebrated
beefedweakened
Made less capable
reduced · diminished · scaled down · cut back · downsized
- ground beefChopped cattle flesh
- roast beefOven-cooked beef cut
- beef jerkyCured, dried meat strips
- corned beefBrined, cured brisket
- beef upReinforce or intensify
- beefed upMade more powerful
beef, beefy, beefs, beefing, roast beef, corned beef, beefcake, beefburger, beefalo