Battering ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Battering ( verb )

  1. To beat repeatedly with a heavy, often blunt, object.
  2. To subject to repeated attacks, protests, or demands.
  3. To wear down or weaken the resistance of by constant attacks.

Origin:

Middle english bateren, from old english bæterian, to make better, from bæter better.

Examples:

  1. The waves were battering the shore.
  2. The protesters were battering the doors of the building.
  3. The wind battered the trees all night.
  4. The team was battering the opposing team's defense.
  5. The company's profits were battered by the economic downturn.

(As a noun)

Battering ( noun )

  1. To beat repeatedly with a heavy, often blunt, object.
  2. To subject to repeated attacks, protests, or demands.
  3. To wear down or weaken the resistance of by constant attacks.

Origin:

Middle english bateren, from old english bæterian, to make better, from bæter better.

Examples:

  1. The waves were battering the shore.
  2. The protesters were battering the doors of the building.
  3. The wind battered the trees all night.
  4. The team was battering the opposing team's defense.
  5. The company's profits were battered by the economic downturn.
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