embattled
[ em-bat-ld ]
/ ɛmˈbæt ld /
adjective
disposed or prepared for battle.
engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.
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embarrassment of riches, embassador, embassage, embassy, embattle, embattled, embattlement, embay, embayment, embden, embden-meyerhof pathway
Origin of embattled
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un·em·bat·tled, adjectiveDefinition for embattled (2 of 3)
embattle
1[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to arrange in order of battle; prepare for battle; arm.
to fortify (a town, camp, etc.).
Definition for embattled (3 of 3)
embattle
2[ em-bat-l ]
/ ɛmˈbæt l /
verb (used with object), em·bat·tled, em·bat·tling.
to furnish with battlements.
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British Dictionary definitions for embattled (1 of 2)
embattled
/ (ɪmˈbætəld) /
adjective
prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements
British Dictionary definitions for embattled (2 of 2)
embattle
/ (ɪmˈbætəl) /
verb (tr)
to deploy (troops) for battle
to strengthen or fortify (a position, town, etc)
to provide (a building) with battlements
Word Origin for embattle
C14: from Old French embataillier; see en- 1, battle
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