Antonyms for beating


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bee-ting
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbi tɪŋ


Definition 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

Synonyms for beating

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