Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

BEATINGS Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word beatings. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word beatings. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
beaten

Best Alternative Words for BEATINGS

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
hideousness
nounn
noun

• dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness

lashings
nounn
noun

• a large number or amount

bashing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vigorous blow

• an uproarious party

verb

• hit hard

batterings
nounn
noun

• the act of subjecting to strong attack

beltings
nounn
noun

• the material of which belts are made

canings
nounn
noun

• work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)

castigations
nounn
noun

• a severe scolding

• verbal punishment

drubbings
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

flagellations
nounn
noun

• beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

floggings
nounn
noun

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

spankings
nounn
noun

• the act of slapping on the buttocks

adjective satellite

• quick and energetic

thrashings
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

trouncings
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

wallops
verbv
noun

• a forceful consequence; a strong effect

• a severe blow

verb

• strike hard

• defeat soundly and utterly

whippings
nounn
noun

• beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

• a sound defeat

• a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

• the act of overcoming or outdoing

adjective satellite

• smart and fashionable

drubbing
nounn
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

lacing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage

• a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

licking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

thrashing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

trouncing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sound defeat

• the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Best Hypernyms For BEATINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for beatings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
abuse aggression brutality combat cruelty fight fighting harm mistreatment punishment scrap violence
Phrases (1)
corporal punishment

Alternatives for HIDEOUSNESS

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen