Beating up may refer to: * Systematic multiple punching or hitting with a blunt instrument, to enforce an order, inflict punishment, or release anger. Often two or more men take part, sometimes one or two of them restraining the victim. * Beating oneself up about something: feeling badly or guilty about it * Beat-up (adjective), of a car: battered by time and usage * In WW2 air pilots' usage, repeating bombing of a military target or targets * Getting something done, derived from the idea of beating for game * Used loosely for: ** Repeated verbal assault ** Severe defeat in non-contact competitive sports
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