To forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.
(of rain) To strike with great force.
(of the sun) To shine brightly and radiate with intense heat.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, down.
To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength.
To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price.
To severely beat someone up.
To render obtuse; to dull; to blunt.
obtuse; dull
Having a dull or blunt and soft point