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[beat down]
{v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer.
All their defenses
were beaten down by the tanks.
2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force
down by discussing.
Can we beat down the price?
b. To persuade or force
(someone) to accept alower price or easier payments.
He tried to beat us
down, so we did not sell the house.
3. To shine brightly or hotly.
At noon
the sun beat down on our heads as we walked home.
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