Beat down
verb
To defeat someone thoroughly in a fight or competition.
The champion boxer beat down his opponent in the first round.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Constantly or persistently oppress or suppress.
The authoritarian regime beat down any signs of opposition.
verb
To haggle persistently until the price is lowered.
He managed to beat down the price of the old car to a more manageable sum.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To shine strongly and directly, especially of the sun.
The sun beat down on us as we sat on the beach.
verb
To flatten or make smooth, typically by pounding.
They beat down the dough before baking the bread.
verb
To defeat someone thoroughly in a fight or competition.
The champion boxer beat down his opponent in the first round.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Constantly or persistently oppress or suppress.
The authoritarian regime beat down any signs of opposition.
verb
To haggle persistently until the price is lowered.
He managed to beat down the price of the old car to a more manageable sum.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To shine strongly and directly, especially of the sun.
The sun beat down on us as we sat on the beach.
verb
To flatten or make smooth, typically by pounding.
They beat down the dough before baking the bread.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Sporting Events
Often used to describe one-sided sports victories or dominant performances by athletes.
Our team beat down the rivals, securing a clear path to the finals.
Pro Tip 2/2Figurative Use
Can be used to describe non-physical competitions, like debates or games.
He beat down his opponent with strong arguments during the debate.
Pro Tip 1/2Sporting Events
Often used to describe one-sided sports victories or dominant performances by athletes.
Our team beat down the rivals, securing a clear path to the finals.
Pro Tip 2/2Figurative Use
Can be used to describe non-physical competitions, like debates or games.
He beat down his opponent with strong arguments during the debate.
Pro Tip 1/2Sporting Events
Often used to describe one-sided sports victories or dominant performances by athletes.
Our team beat down the rivals, securing a clear path to the finals.
Pro Tip 2/2Figurative Use
Can be used to describe non-physical competitions, like debates or games.
He beat down his opponent with strong arguments during the debate.
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