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bat·tered

battered

 
pronunciation:
bae trd
part of speech: 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.