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batter

verb

/ˈbætər/

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

battered and bruised

hit, strike, pound, smash

protect, shield

batter down, batter against, waves batter, batter door

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships

To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen

to offer something for acceptance; to present

To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.

To allow or endure something unpleasant without interference.