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Definition batter in British English

batter verb

verb
/ˈbætə(r)/
1

to deliberately hit someone many times

Example

The court heard that he had battered his wife to death.

Synonyms and related words
hit smack bludgeon
1.1

to hit something very hard several times

Example

The rain battered against the windows.

Example

Huge waves battered the little ship.

Synonyms and related words
punch thump knock
2

to make someone or something suffer or seem weak

Example

The team's confidence was battered beyond recognition by the 52-10 defeat.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress
Definition batter in British English