embattled
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em·bat·tled
(ĕm-băt′ld)adj.
1. Prepared or fortified for battle or engaged in battle: embattled troops; an embattled city.
2. Beset with attackers, criticism, or controversy: an embattled legislative minority.
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embattled
(ɪmˈbætəld)adj
1. prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
2. (Heraldry) heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements
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em•bat•tled
(ɛmˈbæt ld)adj.
1. disposed or prepared for battle.
2. engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.
[1350–1400]
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Adj. | 1. | embattled - prepared for battle; "an embattled city" prepared - made ready or fit or suitable beforehand; "a prepared statement"; "be prepared for emergencies" |
2. | embattled - having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement; "a crenelated molding" fancy - not plain; decorative or ornamented; "fancy handwriting"; "fancy clothes" |
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embattled
[ɪmˈbætəld] adj (= beleaguered) [person, group, organization] → en difficulté
(involved in fighting) [area] → assiégé(e)
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embattled
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