Synonyms for beating

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bee-ting

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbi tɪŋ

Définition of beating

Origin : c.1200, beatunge "action of inflicting blows," verbal noun from beat (v.). Meaning "pulsation" is recorded from c.1600.

noun thrashing

Example sentences :

Either you'd back down or else you'd give the man a beating.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

She must do something to tone down the beating of her heart.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

"These are the Beating Friars, otherwise called the Flagellants," quoth he.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

(b) Why should egg whites not be allowed to stand after beating?
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

What she read in the man's eyes set the woman's heart to beating with a new delight.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Under her mask of languor, Carlotta's heart was beating wildly.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

There was neither sound nor breath, only the beating of their own hearts.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

It was probably merely the beating of the wings of a night bird.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

The two beating hearts in the arabeah had confidence in him.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Her blood was beating in her veins now, and she could think of no words except "Imshi!"
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

Antonyms for beating

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