Battering
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verb
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noun
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(As a verb)
Battering ( verb )
- To beat repeatedly with a heavy, often blunt, object.
- To subject to repeated attacks, protests, or demands.
- 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:
- The waves were battering the shore.
- The protesters were battering the doors of the building.
- The wind battered the trees all night.
- The team was battering the opposing team's defense.
- The company's profits were battered by the economic downturn.
(As a noun)
Battering ( noun )
- To beat repeatedly with a heavy, often blunt, object.
- To subject to repeated attacks, protests, or demands.
- 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:
- The waves were battering the shore.
- The protesters were battering the doors of the building.
- The wind battered the trees all night.
- The team was battering the opposing team's defense.
- The company's profits were battered by the economic downturn.