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A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly
“Despite her attempts to hide the evidence, the victim's bruised face and broken bones clearly indicated she had endured a brutal battering.”
A forceful collision of two things
A long, angry or violent speech
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something
The sound made when something, especially a musical instrument, is struck
The sound created by a quick, sharp knock or blow
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid
Causing severe damage or devastation, often by forcefully striking or hitting repeatedly
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to bombard with bombs or artillery
“Over the ridge, bombs batter the desert.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to fall or be hurled forcefully, typically in the form of a barrage
Present participle for to flow in a stream
Present participle for to completely destroy or devastate
Present participle for to be detrimental to
Present participle for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
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