Action Movie Lingo

verb to physically harm or injure someone by hitting or attacking them repeatedly

adjective describing the state of being physically harmed or injured by someone

• The victim was severely beaten up by a group of assailants.
• I heard that John got beat up by some bullies at school.
• Those guys are going to get beat up if they keep messing with the wrong people.
• The team was mentally beaten up after losing the championship game.

noun a person who seeks out and enjoys activities that are thrilling and exciting, often involving a high level of risk or danger

• The adrenalin junkie sought out extreme sports to satisfy their need for excitement.
• My friend is such an adrenalin junkie, always looking for the next thrill.
• That guy is a total adrenalin junkie, always chasing after that high.
• Being an adrenalin junkie in the business world, he thrived on high-stakes deals and risky investments.