Synonyms for beats
- noun
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Definitions
- n. 1
An assault by beating.
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- beats me
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Strike is the word for a single blow; to beat is to strike repeatedly, as a bird beats the air with its wings.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| beats | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.