Spiritual Meaning:
Particularly if you yourself are taking a beating, humility, anguish and grief are symbolized, along with the recognition of a degree of cruelty by others.

Psychological / Emotional Perspective:
To be beaten, either physically or in a game, indicates submission on our part to a greater force.

Everyday Material Aspects:
In dreams the act of beating something or someone represents our need for ‘power over’whatever is represented. It suggests a need to control.