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Having been assaulted or suffered repeated violence from someone
“She explains that her experience is not uncommon among battered spouses.”
(of a thing) Damaged by age and repeated use
“I'm off to Paris tomorrow evening for a meeting on Thursday morning and I really didn't relish the thought of taking my battered boots along with me.”
Worn, torn, or ragged, as if into rags
In a pulpy state
In a worn condition from exposure to the atmosphere or weather
Engaged in a battle, or under attack
In physical pain
Exposed to or characterized by strong winds and rain
Past tense for to strike, especially repeatedly with hard blows
“I continue to batter the punching bag in front of me, ignoring the slight pain in my wrist.”
Past tense for to crash against a surface with force
“The area becomes deserted, bleak and exposed with the openness of the area exacerbating winds and storms which batter the seafront.”
Past tense for to bombard with bombs or artillery
“Over the ridge, bombs batter the desert.”
Past tense for to damage or injure, as by blows, heavy wear, etc.
“Besides ballistae and catapults used to batter the walls of the city, they might also bring rams to bear on the city's gates.”
Past tense for to take violent or aggressive action against
Past tense for to fall or be hurled forcefully, typically in the form of a barrage
Past tense for to be convincingly victorious over
Past tense for to treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly
Past tense for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
Past tense for to completely destroy or devastate
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