battered

adjective
UK: /ˈbætəd/
US: /ˈbætərd/

  1. Damaged by repeated blows or punishment.

    1. The old car was battered and rusty, but it still ran. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of abuse, the dog was found battered and scared. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having been subjected to strong criticism or attack.

    1. The company's reputation was battered by the scandal. [ ] [ ]
    2. His confidence was battered after failing the exam multiple times. [ ] [ ]

  3. Covered in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before being fried.

    1. I love to eat battered fish with tartar sauce. [ ] [ ]
    2. She ordered battered sausages and chips from the fast-food shop. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

beaten
battered verb

  1. To hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, causing damage.

    1. The waves battered the coast during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. He battered the door until it finally broke open. [ ] [ ]

  2. To criticize someone strongly or attack their reputation.

    1. The media battered the politician for his controversial remarks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team was battered by criticism after losing the game. [ ] [ ]

  3. To coat food with batter before cooking it.

    1. You should batter the fish before frying it. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll batter the chicken pieces for a crispy coating. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "battered" in English means: Damaged by repeated blows or punishment., Having been subjected to strong criticism or attack., Covered in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before being fried..

The phonetic transcription of "battered" is /ˈbætəd/ in British English and /ˈbætərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "battered": beaten.

Example usage of "battered": "The old car was battered and rusty, but it still ran.". More examples on the page.