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battered

/ˈbætərd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does battered mean?

verb, adjective

To hit or strike repeatedly, often with a hard object. A person or thing that has been hit or struck repeatedly, often with a hard object.

Example

"The boxer was battered by his opponent in the final round."

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