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embattled
adjective
Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
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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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A crenelated molding
An embattled city
The state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation
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