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beating
This term carries a strong sense of repetitive, forceful impact. When describing physical violence, it implies a sustained assault rather than a single blow, often evoking a sense of brutality or discipline. In competitive contexts, it shifts from physical pain to psychological or social defeat, where the loss is so overwhelming that it feels like a physical blow.
In culinary or biological contexts, the word describes a rhythmic or vigorous motion. The focus here is on the creation of energy or texture, such as the aeration of eggs or the life-sustaining pulse of a heart. While the violent sense is negative, these rhythmic senses are typically neutral or positive.
Meanings
The act of striking someone or something repeatedly, typically as a punishment or in an attack.
The process of stirring or whipping an ingredient vigorously to incorporate air.
Examples
The suspect admitted to receiving a brutal beating from the gang.
We took a real beating in the first half of the game.
I can hear the rapid beating of my heart in my ears.
Keep beating the butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
The beating wings of the dragon created a powerful wind.
The small company took a beating during the economic crash.
Stop beating those eggs so hard or you will break the bowl.