embattled

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-ˈbæt̬-/
- /ɪmˈbæt.l̩d/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-ˈbæt̬-/

Definitions of embattled word

noun embattled (of a place or people) involved in or prepared for war, especially because surrounded by enemy forces. 1
adjective embattled besieged 1
adjective embattled If you describe a person, group, or organization as embattled, you mean that they are having a lot of problems or difficulties. 0
adjective embattled An embattled area is one that is involved in the fighting in a war, especially one that is surrounded by enemy forces. 0
adjective embattled prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle 0
adjective embattled having an indented edge resembling battlements 0

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Parts of speech for Embattled

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embattled popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for embattled

adjective embattled

besieged — to lay siege to.
beleaguered — experiencing difficulties, opposition or criticism
beset — If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely.
battered — Something that is battered is old and in poor condition because it has been used a lot.
under fire — a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.

All 11 Synonyms of embattled

Antonyms for embattled

verb embattled

discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
dissuaded — Simple past tense and past participle of dissuade.
hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
weakened — to make weak or weaker.

All 4 Antonyms of embattled