beating

beat·ing

noun \ˈbē-tiŋ\

Definition of BEATING

1

: an act of striking with repeated blows so as to injure or damage; also : the injury or damage thus inflicted

2

: pulsation

3

: defeat, setback

Examples of BEATING

1. <he wears a pacemaker to help maintain a regular beating of his heart>
2. <took a beating and ended up in second place>

First Known Use of BEATING

13th century

Related to BEATING

Synonyms: beat, pulsation, palpitation, pulse, throb

Antonyms: success, triumph, victory, win

Related Words: fluctuation, oscillation, vibration; quiver, tremble, tremor

Near Antonyms: accomplishment, achievement; blowout, cakewalk, landslide, romp, runaway, sweep, walkaway, walkover

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Rhymes with BEATING

eating, fleeting, greeting, Keating, meeting, seating, sheeting, sweeting