To wear (someone) out by repeated actions that overwhelm one's patience or strength.
(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 forcefully diminish the power or influence of; to quell; to squash.
To haggle with (someone) to sell at a lower price.
To severely beat someone up.
To hold in subjection; hence, to oppress.