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   battering

   /ˈbat(ə)rɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the action of striking repeatedly with hard blows: "the south of England will take the heaviest battering"
   • ▪ the action of subjecting one's spouse, partner, or child to repeated violence: "outrage at wife battering and child abuse"
   • ▪ a severe criticism, reprimand, or defeat: "worldwide stock markets have taken a battering"

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › batteringBATTERING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › battering

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   Battering is an act of hitting someone or something, or damage caused by an action or event. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of battering with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     BATTERING meaning: 1. an act of hitting someone: 2. an act...

   • Znaczenie Battering, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     battering definicja: 1. an act of hitting someone: 2. an act...

   • Battering: Russian Translation

     BATTERING translate: избиение, град ударов . Learn more in...

   • Portuguese Translation

     battering translate: surra, sova. Learn more in the...

   • Battering in Simplified Chinese

     BATTERING translate: 连续的猛击. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Take a Battering

     TAKE A BATTERING definition: 1. to be defeated heavily: 2....

   • Pronunciation in English

     battering pronunciation. How to say battering. Listen to the...

   • Battering Ram

     BATTERING RAM definition: 1. a long, heavy pole that was...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › batteringBattering Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › battering

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   Battering is violent physical abuse or a damaging experience or situation. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of battering from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbattering noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

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   Battering is a violent attack that injures or damages somebody/something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation, from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › batteringBattering - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 20, 2024 · the act of subjecting to strong attack.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › batteringBATTERING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › battering

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   Battering is a noun that means suffering very badly as a result of a particular event or action. It can also mean the act or practice of battering someone, or husband-battering in combination.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › batteringBattering - definition of battering by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › battering

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   Battering can mean hitting heavily and repeatedly, damaging by wear, verbally attacking, or coating with liquid. It can also refer to a type of baseball player or a slope. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › batteringBATTERING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › battering

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   BATTERING definition: If someone or something takes a battering, they are repeatedly hit, criticized, or damaged: . Learn more.