beat up

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beat up noun

A person who, or thing that, has been beaten up.
An act of beating up:
An artificially or disingenuously manufactured alarm or outcry, especially one agitated by or through the media.“2009, Newstalk ZB, Hydro project claims "a beat up" - Brownlee, Newstalk ZB.”
A tree planted later than others in a plantation.

beat up verb

To give a severe beating to; to assault violently with repeated blows.“I got beaten up by thugs on my way home.”
To attack suddenly; to alarm.
To cause, by some other means, injuries comparable to the result of being beaten up.
To feel badly guilty and accuse oneself over something. Usually followed by over or about.“Don't beat yourself up over such a minor mistake.”

beat up adjective

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