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
(..) - Sabotaged? ...how you pissed yourself like a frightened little girl. Yes, we will talk. But, Percy... ...you mind me, now. We'll also see you beaten within an inch of your life. PAUL: We know people too. Are you so foolish, you don't realize that? (..)1999 The Green Mile