Synonyms for beat

Some common synonyms of beat are: beat [v. a.] 1. Strike, knock, hit, thump, bethump, belabor, drub, maul, pommel, baste, thrash, thwack, bang, whack, pound, punch, cudgel, cane, whip, buffet, lay blows upon. 2. Hammer, forge. 3. Pound, bruise, pulverize, comminute, bray, break in pieces. 4. Batter, smite, pelt, dash against. 5. Conquer, overcome, subdue, vanquish, overpower, defeat, checkmate. 6. (Colloq.) Excel, surpass, outdo, cut out.