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 decelerate; to slow down.
To put off; to postpone.
To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progressing.
Retardation; delay.
A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
A person or being who is extremely stupid or slow to learn.