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battered
01
worn out or damaged due to age or frequent use
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most battered
Comparative
more battered
gradable
Examples
The old, battered suitcase had traveled with him across countless countries.
02
emotionally or psychologically worn down by repeated hardship, setbacks, or defeat
Examples
The team was battered by a series of tough losses.
03
subjected to ongoing physical abuse, often in the context of domestic violence
Examples
The shelter provides support for battered women.
Lexical Tree
battered
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