to do, say etc (something) in an exaggerated way, too strongly etc

go to extremes; carry too far

to tax (a person, business etc) too heavily; to put too much strain on (something)

go to extremes; carry too far

a stick with a thick end used to crush things in a mortar

crush; beat rhythmically

to beat (a person) with a stick, whip etc; to defeat (a person, team etc) in a contest; to arrive at a decision or agreement after a lot of discussion

flail about; beat

to beat (the grain out of) wheat etc

beat