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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 set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.