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- \im-ˈba-təl\
- /em.ˈbæ.təl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \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.
embattle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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