rough sb up
informal— phrasal verb with rough uk/rʌf/us/rʌf/verb
to hit and kick someone, usually to frighten or threaten them
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Physical & sexual assault & abduction
- abduct
- abduction
- aggravated assault
- assault
- beating
- go at sb
- go for sb
- grievous bodily harm
- grooming
- happy slapping
- indecent assault
- lay
- mug
- rape
- set about sb
- set on/upon sb
- set sb/sth on sb
- sexual abuse
- sic
- violate
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