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embattled

[ em-bat-ld ]

adjective

  1. disposed or prepared for battle.
  2. engaged in or beset by conflict or struggle.


embattled

/ ɪ³¾Ëˆ²úæ³ÙÉ™±ô»å /

adjective

  1. prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle
  2. heraldry having an indented edge resembling battlements
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ü²Ôe³¾Â·²ú²¹³Ùt±ô±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of embattled1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; embattle 1, -ed 2; embattled def 2 probably by association with the general sense “restrict, enclose†of many verbs formed with em- 1, en- 1
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Early indications suggest that, despite Min Aung Hlaing's plea to the international community, the embattled junta leader is unlikely to prioritise the unfettered flow of humanitarian aid.

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But it is unclear how they will respond to the earthquake as they fight a war under the leadership of an embattled general.

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Yet many still treasure the memory of their embattled ex-mayor.

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The US delegation said afterwards it would resume sending military aid to Ukraine and sharing intelligence with the embattled country - with whom its relations have recently soured.

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The court is an embattled institution these days, with the Trump administration threatening to arrest its top officials should they travel to the US, and few countries willing to extradite those it has indicted.

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