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adjective
- 1. injured by repeated blows or punishment: "he finished the day battered and bruised"
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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.
1. a. To hit heavily and repeatedly with violent blows. See Synonyms at beat. b. To subject to repeated beatings or physical abuse. 2. To damage, as by heavy wear: a shed battered by high winds. 3. a. To attack verbally, as with criticism. b. To harass or distress, as with repeated questions. See Synonyms at assault. v.intr.
2 meanings: subjected to persistent physical violence, esp by a partner or close relative living in the same house coated in.... Click for more definitions.
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.
Definitions of battered. adjective. damaged by blows or hard usage. “a battered old car” synonyms: beat-up, beaten-up. damaged. 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.
Definition of battered adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
