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battered

[bat-erd] / ˈbæt ərd /




ADJECTIVE
maimed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




ADJECTIVE
struck
Synonyms








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Something like that happened during the historic storm of late January 1983, which occurred during one of the strongest El Niños on record and battered the coast up and down California, damaging many piers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

The powerful winds also battered northern France across the Channel as Europe battled its first big autumn storms of the year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Maryport Coastguard Rescue Team said it was called to Flimby beach where a juvenile northern bottlenose whale was found on Saturday, after Storm Austen and Storm Boelo battered the UK.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

The severe weather battered other parts of the US state, with golf ball-sized hail reported to have damaged homes and shattered windows.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The darkness around him dispelled completely, leaving nothing to protect him except his battered armor.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan


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