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Having been physically hit or beaten
“The battered boxer reeled into his corner at the end of the first round.”
Having been abused or mistreated, typically physically
“She explains that her experience is not uncommon among battered spouses.”
Damaged by age and repeated use
“Clint didn't look back at them either and kept walking straight to the battered shack that he'd visited the night before.”
Physically harmed or damaged, especially of a limb
Under constant attack or harassment
Worn down or worn away
In a pulpy state
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 fall or be hurled forcefully, typically in the form of a barrage
Past tense for to be convincingly victorious over
Past tense for to completely destroy or devastate
Past tense for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
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