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Definition of beatdown

beatdown

/ˈbiːtˌdaʊn/
beat · down
Plural:beatdowns
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beatdown Lexical Profile

beatdown Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An overwhelming, one-sided defeat or rout, especially in a sporting event or competition.

Example

"The championship game turned into an unexpected beatdown after the home team scored four goals in the first half."

2

North American A severe physical beating or assault.

Example

"The action movie featured an intense martial arts beatdown in the final scene."

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• Nearby Words

beatbox
beatboxer
beatboxing
beatdown
beater
beatific
beatification

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beatdown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beatdown
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