Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
battering
noun
/ˈbætərɪŋ/
Definition
The act of striking someone or something repeatedly with force.
Examples
- He faced a severe battering during the storm, but the house remained intact.
- The movie portrayed the emotional battering that many victims experience.
Meaning
Battering involves hitting someone or something violently, often causing damage or harm.
Synonyms
- beating
- blow
- assault
- thumping
- striking
