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
(..) I've had training. The training is nothing! Will is everything! The will to act. Yield. You haven't beaten me. You have sacrificed sure footing for a killing stroke. DUCARD: Rub your chest. Your arms will take care of themselves. (..)2005 Batman Begins