roughs up

A form of rough up — To manhandle or beat up.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of rough up
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APA

roughs up. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/roughs%20up

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Chicago

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