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bat·tered
 battered
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- pronunciation:
- bae
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
damaged or worn down by hard use.
The battered cover of her old hardbound dictionary was evidence of years of use.The battered hull of the boat was letting water in. |
| definition 2: |
damaged by physical beating.
His battered face needed medical attention. |
| definition 3: |
repeatedly subjected to physical beating.
Due to fear, many battered wives do not report abuse. |
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