Beat up on

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verb phrase

To attack someone physically or emotionally.

He used to beat up on his younger brother.
Visual representation of "beat up on" - To attack someone physically or emotionally

Often appears as...

  • beat up on someone
  • beat up on himself

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Informal

Colloquial

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Physical Aggression

Refers to actual hitting or fighting, not just arguing or verbal fights.

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Stop beating up on your cousin; use your words, not fists.
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Bullying Context

Often used when one person is picking on someone weaker or vulnerable.

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The older kids were beating up on the new student, which was cruel.
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Repeated Actions

Can imply a pattern of abuse, either physical or emotional, over time.

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He got in trouble for repeatedly beating up on his classmates.
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