Pronunciation: /ˈbætərɪŋ/
noun the action of hitting or beating someone or something repeatedly
A1 The strong wind caused a lot of battering on the windows.
A2 The battering ram broke down the door of the castle.
B1 The battering of the waves against the shore was relentless.
B2 The battering of negative feedback can be tough to handle.
C1 The battering of constant criticism can take a toll on one's self-esteem.
C2 The battering of the storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
adjective relating to or involving repeated hitting or beating
A1 The battering wind knocked over the flimsy tent.
A2 The battering rain made it difficult to see while driving.
B1 The battering waves crashed against the rocky shore.
B2 The battering noise from the construction site was unbearable.
C1 The battering criticism from her boss affected her confidence.
C2 The battering defeat in the championship game was hard to accept.
formal The evidence presented in court clearly showed a pattern of severe battering inflicted upon the victim.
informal She finally left him after years of enduring his constant battering.
slang I can't believe he's still with her after all the emotional battering she puts him through.
figurative The storm was so intense, it felt like nature was battering the coastline.
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