Years of failure had 'beaten' him 'down'. [=had caused him to lose hope or spirit]
This problem has 'beaten' everyone. [=no one has been able to solve this problem]
a politician who is getting 'beat/beaten up' by liberal/conservative critics
(..) are the twin pillars upon which the world rests. Together we will restore the Seven Kingdoms to glory. What's happening? He's beaten us. That's what's happening. When you attack the Faith, you attack the Crown. Anyone who attacks the Crown is unfit to serve as Lord Commander (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6