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clobber vs beat out

beat out vs clobber

clobber is a noun but beat out is not a noun.

clobber and beat out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clobber Yes No Yes No
beat out No No Yes No
As verbs, beat out is a hypernym of clobber; that is, beat out is a word with a broader meaning than clobber:
  • clobber: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
  • beat out: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Other hypernyms of clobber include beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish.
clobber (noun) beat out (noun)
informal terms for personal possessions
clobber (verb) beat out (verb)
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
strike violently and repeatedly beat out a rhythm
Difference between clobber and beat out

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