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BATTERED definition: 1. hurt by being repeatedly hit: 2. damaged, especially by being used a lot: 3. covered with a…. Learn more.
1. : damaged or worn down by hard use. a battered old hat. a battered truck. 2. : injured by repeated blows. the victim's battered body. a boxer's battered face. 3. : subjected to repeated physical abuse. providing help for battered wives/children.
BATTERED meaning: 1. hurt by being repeatedly hit: 2. damaged, especially by being used a lot: 3. covered with a…. Learn more.
Synonyms for BATTERED: pounded, licked, lashed, whipped, pelted, attacked, knocked, beat, smashed, slapped.
Battered definition: subjected to persistent physical violence, esp by a close relative living in the same house. See examples of BATTERED used in a sentence.
attacked violently or repeatedly and injured. a battered spouse/wife. a battered body/corpse. The child had suffered what has become known as ‘battered baby syndrome’. She felt emotionally battered. The team is feeling a little battered and bruised right now. Topics Crime and punishment c2, Health problems c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
harmed or injured or spoiled. adjective. damaged especially by hard usage. “his battered old hat”. synonyms: worn. affected by wear; damaged by long use. adjective. exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury.
What does the adjective battered mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective battered . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
BATTERED definition: old and not in very good condition: . Learn more.
Battered Definition. Simple past tense and past participle of batter. Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered, beat-up. Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up. (cooking) Coated with batter.
