What does "vapulear" mean in English?

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Spanish

vapulear

English

to beat up

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Alternative translations of "vapulear"

to thrash
to flog
to thrash severely
to pummel

Examples of how to use "vapulear" in Spanish

Spanish
Le vapulearon en la prensa.
English
They tore him apart in the press.
Spanish
Él vapulea el saco de boxeo.
English
He beats up the punching bag.
Spanish
Ayer vapulearon al equipo rival.
English
Yesterday, they beat up the rival team.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, me vapuleaban.
English
When I was a child, I was beaten.
Spanish
Mañana vapulearé el colchón viejo.
English
Tomorrow, I will beat up the old mattress.

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Le vapulearon en la prensa.

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