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- See:
- beat
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| definition 1: |
to hit or kick (someone) until seriously injured.
The gangsters beat up the shop owner and left him on the floor.He said if I don't give him the money, he'll beat me up. |
| definition 2: |
to feel guilty or criticize (oneself) excessively, or to blame or criticize (another) severely.
You shouldn't beat yourself up about it; it really wasn't your fault.I know I shouldn't have done that, but you don't have to beat me up! |
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