beating

American  

[bee-ting] / ˈbi tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that beats, as to punish, clean, mix, etc..

   Give the rug a good beating.

2. a defeat or reverse; loss; setback

   Several stocks took a beating in the market today.

3. pulsation; throbbing.

   the beating of her heart.

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beating British  

/ ˈbiːtɪŋ /

noun

1. a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment

2. a defeat or setback

3. to be difficult to improve upon

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Etymology

Origin of beating

First recorded in 1200–50; from Middle English betynge; beat, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“The boys didn’t deserve this beating—for their performance, their commitment, their love,” Gattuso said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Victory over Mikel Arteta's side was the one that really resonated with Old Trafford bosses, proving that beating City - something United had done periodically under a number of managers - was not a one-off.

From BBC

Before the deal was announced, McCormick reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 66 cents a share, beating analyst expectations, as net sales rose 17% from a year ago.

From Barron's

“It’s almost like it has a life of its own now, beating its own path,” says Burden.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.

From BBC

Related Words

• defeat
• drubbing
• slaughter
• whipping