beatings
intermediateB1/ˈbiːtɪŋz/ · beat-ings
the action of striking someone repeatedly as a form of punishment or assault.
Meanings
the action of striking someone repeatedly as a form of punishment or assault.
کسی کو بار بار مارنے کا عمل، جو سزا یا حملے کی صورت میں ہو۔
پٹائی
pitaai
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- severe beatings
- regular beatings
- defensive beatings
Example Sentences
The police reported a rise in beatings in the neighborhood last year.
پولیس نے پچھلے سال محلے میں پٹائی کے واقعات میں اضافہ رپورٹ کیا۔
Police ne pichle saal mohally mein pitaai ke waqiyat mein izafa report kiya.
He suffered severe beatings at the hands of his captors.
اس نے اپنے قید کرنے والوں کے ہاتھوں شدید پٹائی کا سامنا کیا۔
Us ne apne qaid karne walon ke haathon shadid pitaai ka samna kiya.
Reports of beatings in schools have raised concerns among parents.
اسکولوں میں پٹائی کی رپورٹس نے والدین میں تشویش بڑھا دی ہے۔
Schools mein pitaai ki reports ne walidain mein tashweesh barhadi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'beat' as both a physical action and a metaphor for losing.
Imagine a boxing match where one fighter is repeatedly struck.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "beaten" — to strike repeatedly
First known use: 14th century
The term 'beating' has roots in Old English, referring to the action of hitting or striking. It has been used throughout history to describe both physical punishment and metaphorical defeat.