beat down

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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down. · The transmission tower was beaten down by the storm.
To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash. (transitive) · The government tried to beat down the opposition movement.
(of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat. (intransitive) · We had to leave the beach because the sun was really beating down.
(of rain) To strike with great force. (intransitive) · It was a ghastly morning, with the rain beating down in sheets.
To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength. (transitive) · She continued to badger until his friend did what he said. Eventually, she beat him down and he gave in.
To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price. (informal, transitive) · I managed to beat him down to half his original asking price.· We beat the price down to 50 dollars.
To severely beat someone up. (slang, transitive)

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