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EMBATTLED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
Example:
a crenelated molding
Synonyms:
battlemented; castellated; castled; embattled
Classified under:
Similar:
fancy (not plain; decorative or ornamented)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Prepared for battle
Example:
an embattled city
Classified under:
Similar:
prepared (made ready or fit or suitable beforehand)
Sense 3
Meaning:
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict
Example:
the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)
