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What is another word for Beat? – 225 Beat Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    defeat conquer overwhelm subdue overpower overcome outdo outplay outshine surpass excel triumph vanquish thrash trounce whip lick clobber drub crush demolish annihilate pulverize smash wallop whack thrash spank flog lash strike hit pound pummel batter club bludgeon pelt pepper shower barrage assail attack assault beset besiege storm strike smite slug sock clout wham thump thwack clunk

    Meaning of Beat

    The primary meaning of the word "Beat" based on Oxford Languages is to strike or hit something or someone repeatedly.

    Definitions

    • To strike or hit something or someone repeatedly, typically with a fist, stick, or other object
    • To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially in a competition or contest
    • To make a rhythmic sound, especially with a musical instrument
    • To move or fluctuate with a regular rhythm, especially in relation to music or a heartbeat
    • To shape or mold something, such as metal, into a desired form

    Etymology of Beat

    The word "Beat" comes from the Old English word "bēatan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bautan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bhe-" meaning "to strike" or "to hit"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century and has evolved to have various meanings, including physical striking, rhythmic movement, and competitive defeat

    Example Uses

    • The drummer began to beat the drums, creating a lively rhythm for the crowd to dance to
    • The boxer beat his opponent in the championship match, winning the title
    • The heart beats faster when we are excited or nervous
    • The metalworker beat the hot metal into shape, creating a beautiful sculpture

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lose fail surrender yield submit capitulate succumb retreat withdraw escape evade avoid shun spare exempt reprieve pardon acquit exonerate vindicate justify rationalize excuse condone tolerate permit allow enable facilitate aid assist support help cooperate collaborate harmonize reconcile unite merge combine integrate

    Related Nouns

    rhythm pulse beat tempo cadence meter measure stroke blow strike hit knock thump thwack clunk drum drumbeat heartbeat pulsation vibration oscillation fluctuation undulation wave surge swell crash boom bang clap slam wham thud throb palpitation

    Related Verbs

    strike hit pound pummel batter club bludgeon pelt pepper shower barrage assail attack assault beset besiege storm smite slug sock clout wham thump thwack clunk drum beat tap rap knock throb pulsate vibrate oscillate fluctuate undulate wave surge swell crash boom bang clap slam

    Related Adjectives

    rhythmic pulsating vibrating oscillating fluctuating undulating wavy surging swelling crashing booming banging clapping slamming thumping thwacking clunking drumming beating tapping rapping knocking throbbing palpitating striking hitting pounding pummeling battering clubbing bludgeoning pelting peppering showering barraging assailing attacking assaulting besetting besieging storming smiting slugging socking clouting whamming thumping thwacking clunking