beat down

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === beat down (third-person singular simple present beats down, present participle beating down, simple past beat down, past participle beaten down) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat,‎ down. (transitive) To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash. (intransitive) (of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat. (intransitive) (of rain) To strike with great force. (transitive) To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength. (transitive, informal) To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price. (transitive, slang) To severely beat someone up. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === beat down (plural beat downs) Alternative spelling of beatdown. === Anagrams === downbeat