battered
1 Britishadjective
adjective
Vocabulary lists containing battered
"Heart of Darkness," Vocabulary from the novella
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Lebanon’s battered Shiite community is taking stock of the destruction wrought by yet another confrontation between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
As one battered, traumatized survivor declares at the battle’s conclusion, “If this be victory, I hope I never see another.”
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
They were battered by a Switzerland side who should have been out of sight.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The sector can’t seem to catch a break lately, battered by a war that is using up U.S. missile supplies.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
Keeping heavy pebbles locked in their slings, they battered continuously at the ferrets.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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