battered

/ˈbædərd/
/ˈbætəd/
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Definitions of battered
  1. adjective
    damaged by blows or hard usage
    “a battered old car”
    synonyms: beat-up, beaten-up
    damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
  2. adjective
    damaged especially by hard usage
    “his battered old hat”
    synonyms:
    worn
    affected by wear; damaged by long use
  3. adjective
    exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury
    synonyms:
    abused, ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated
    subjected to cruel treatment
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