To beat the crap out of someone or to thrash them. It describes giving someone a severe physical beating, similar to beating the stuffing out of someone.
My dad le sacó la mugre to the thief who broke into the house.
To mug someone from behind by grabbing their neck or putting them in a chokehold. (The term derives from cogote, meaning the back of the neck, and refers to a common street robbery tactic).
They cogotear me on that corner and took my cell phone.
To verbally attack or provoke someone, usually by talking trash or insulting them. (The term derives from bardo, meaning trouble or a mess in local slang.)