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EMBATTLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Embattled.

How to pronounce embattled:

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Embattled - as an adjective satellite

(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict

Example: "The state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation"

Prepared for battle

Example: "An embattled city"

Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement

Example: "A crenelated molding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
battlemented17castellated14castled10crenelated13

Embattled - as a verb

To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle

To prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.

To be arrayed for battle.

To furnish with battlements; give the form of battlements to

Example: "To embattle a wall"

Embattled - as an adjective

Subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates.

Prepared or armed for battle.

Of a wall, fortress, etc., having battlements or crenellations.

Drawn with a line of alternating square indentations and extensions.

Example Sentences

"The embattled company struggled to regain its reputation after a major scandal."
"The embattled politician faced numerous accusations of corruption."
"The embattled army defended its position against relentless enemy attacks."
"The embattled city endured constant bombings during the war."
"The embattled CEO tried to rally the employees amid financial difficulties."
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Word Game Points

Is EMBATTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embattled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMBATTLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is EMBATTLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embattled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBATTLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is EMBATTLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embattled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBATTLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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