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Rough Up

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: 1

Definition: To treat someone roughly or aggressively, causing physical harm or injury.

Example sentence: The bullies roughed him up and left him with several bruises.

Example sentence: The victim was roughed up by the gang members.

Sense: 2

Definition: To handle or manipulate something in a careless or aggressive manner, causing damage or destruction.

Example sentence: The toddler roughly roughed up the stuffed animal, tearing its limbs apart.

Example sentence: Please don't rough up the delicate documents while handling them.

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Sense: 1

Definition: To physically attack or assault someone.

Example sentence: The gang members planned to rough him up after the party.

Example sentence: The bodyguard warned anyone attempting to rough up the celebrity.

Sense: 2

Definition: To make something appear worn, rugged, or weathered.

Example sentence: The carpenter used sandpaper to rough up the wooden surface before painting it.

Example sentence: Apply a coat of primer to rough up the metal surface for better paint adhesion.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having an unfinished or coarse texture, not smooth.

Example sentence: His roughed-up hands indicated years of hard work.

Example sentence: The roughed-up fabric gave the dress a unique, edgy look.

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