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embattle

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \im-ˈba-təl\
    • /em.ˈbæ.təl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \im-ˈba-təl\

Definitions of embattle word

  • noun embattle Set (an army) in battle array. 1
  • verb embattle to deploy (troops) for battle 0
  • verb embattle to strengthen or fortify (a position, town, etc) 0
  • verb embattle to provide (a building) with battlements 0
  • verb transitive embattle to prepare, array, or set in line for battle 0
  • verb transitive embattle to fortify 0

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Parts of speech for Embattle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

embattle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for embattle

verb embattle

  • arm — Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.
  • array — An array of different things or people is a large number or wide range of them.
  • fortify — to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
  • furnish — to supply (a house, room, etc.) with necessary furniture, carpets, appliances, etc.
  • militarize — to equip with armed forces, military supplies, or the like.

Antonyms for embattle

verb embattle

  • discourage — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
  • weaken — to make weak or weaker.

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