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battered

[bat-erd] / ˈbæt ərd /




ADJECTIVE
maimed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




ADJECTIVE
struck
Synonyms








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Yet he produces a fresh Arendt: less a lone intelligence surveying the 20th century’s catastrophes from above than a participant in its battered institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Known for his trademark wellington boots, battered bowler hat and memorable catchphrases, he has been hailed as "inspirational" by some of those who knew him best.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Flavio scored 43 percent despite being battered by a series of scandals.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

At the foot of the cliff, the boat juddered violently as the wind battered it.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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