Cryptic crossword clue
Violently beating ill-wisher inside — how mad can you get? 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word HORSEWHIPPING

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The straight part
We know that "Violently beating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case violently beating = horsewhipping.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions

HORSEWHIPPING verb
  1. To flog or lash with a horsewhip.
HORSEWHIPPING noun
  1. A beating with a horsewhip.

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