You have been beaten. Give in!
Source: tatoeba (16917)
Beaten
/ˈbiːtən/
Synonyms for "beaten" (176 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Strong matches (52)
dead-and-alivedead-tireddeadbeatdefeateddiscomfiteddog tireddog-tireddog-wearydonedone fordone indone updowndowntroddendrainedebullienteffervescentexhaustedfaggedfagged out
Verb(16 words)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (88)
overborneovercomeovermasteredovermatchedoverpoweredoverriddenoverthrownoverturnedoverwhelmedpanickedpersistentplayed outpoopedpooped outprostratepuffedput to routready to droprecurrentrecurring
Show 44 more words
regularrepetitiveroutedroutineruinedscatteredsettledsilencedskinnedskinned alivesoufflesouffleedsparklingspentspumescentstampededstereotypedtiredtired outtired to deathtrimmedtritetrouncedtuckered outundoneunsuccessfulupsetused upvesicantvesicatedvesicatoryvesicularwashed upwashed-upweary unto deathwell-troddenwell-wornwhackedwhelmedwhippedwiped outworn outworn-outworsted
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: all in, all up with, automatic, beat, beat up.
- Sentence evidence is available for beaten, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "beaten".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "beaten"
Keep "beaten" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "beaten" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "beaten", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "beaten" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
11 entriesbeat a drumbeat a recordbeat around the bushbeat eggsbeat the clockbeat the oddsbeaten copperbeaten eggsbeaten goldbeaten metalbeaten path
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The gold was beaten into thin plates.
Source: tatoeba (18580)
My ears were ringing from being beaten.
Source: tatoeba (34351)
I like hot springs off the beaten track.
Source: tatoeba (34646)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "beaten"?
Closest matches include all in, all up with, automatic, beat, beat up.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "beaten"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.