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embattled
adjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
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Pronunciation
ɪmˈbæt.əld
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adjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
“a crenelated molding”
adjective
prepared for battle
“an embattled city”
adjective
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict
“the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation”
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Example Sentences
a crenelated molding
an embattled city
the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation
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