noun (plural) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He was subjected to physical beatings by the guards and suffered severe injuries as a result.

Definition:Physical violence inflicted through repeated striking of the body with some object or by hand.

From physical beatings

Example:The suspect is facing charges of criminal beatings after the video of the incident went viral on social media.

Definition:beatings that are considered a crime, especially if inflicted with the purpose of causing serious bodily harm or death.

From criminal beatings

Example:The case of the child suffering beatings in the foster home put the guardian under intense scrutiny by child protection services.

Definition:Any instance or instances of beatings imposed on or suffered by a child, often as a form of disciplinary action but more often as a form of abuse.

From beatings in child abuse cases

Example:War crimes often include cases of beatings in prison camps and concentrated camp settings.

Definition:Violence inflicted through repeated strikes on the body, often as a form of psychological or physical punishment.

From beatings in war