Battering Meaning in English
word · lemma: batter
Definition
Battering means repeatedly hitting someone or something very hard, or subjecting them to severe physical or emotional attack, often over time.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, legal, or serious contexts, especially for 'domestic battering' (abuse in the home). Also used figuratively for repeated, harsh criticism or blows (e.g., 'a battering from the storm'). Not the same as 'battery', which is a legal term.
Example Sentences
The door showed signs of battering after the break-in.
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He suffered years of battering at home.
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The old car took a battering in the storm.
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She left her husband after years of emotional battering.
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After that public battering, his confidence was shattered.
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The company's reputation has taken a real battering this year.
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