knock someone around

Related to word: knock

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Definition

  1. to treat someone abusively by engaging in violent behavior and physically striking them

    暴打,虐打

    • He often knocks around those he considers unworthy in the bar, truly treating them abusively.

      他经常在酒吧里殴打那些他认为不值得的人,真的对他们很粗暴。

    • Her father always knocked her around in similar ways, which left her feeling deeply hurt.

      她的父亲总是以类似的方式殴打她,这让她感到深深的伤害。

    • In prison, some inmates are often knocked around by others.

      在监狱里,一些囚犯经常被其他人殴打。