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BATTERED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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There are 12 meanings of the word Battered.

How to pronounce battered:

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Battered - as an adjective satellite

Damaged by blows or hard usage

Example: "A battered old car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat-upbeaten-up

Damaged especially by hard usage

Example: "His battered old hat"

Exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury

Example: "A battered child"

Battered - as a verb

To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

Example: "The firemen battered down the door."

To coat with batter (the food ingredient).

Example: "I prefer it when they batter the cod with breadcrumbs."

To defeat soundly; to thrash.

Example: "Leeds united battered charlton 7-0."

(usually in the passive) to intoxicate.

Example: "I was battered last night on our pub crawl."

To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly.

To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).

Battered - as an adjective

Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered.

Beaten repeatedly or consistently; beaten up.

Coated with batter.

Example Sentences

"The boxer battered his opponent with a series of powerful punches."
"The storm battered the coastal town, causing widespread damage."
"The raging waves battered against the rocks, creating a dramatic scene."
"The protestors battered the doors of the government building, demanding change."
"After years of use, the old book's pages were tattered and battered."
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Word Game Points

Is BATTERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, battered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATTERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BATTERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, battered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATTERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BATTERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, battered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATTERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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