embattled

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/ɪmˈbæt.əld/ English

Definitions

verb

To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle
To prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
To be arrayed for battle.

verb

To furnish with battlements; give the form of battlements to“to embattle a wall”

adjective

Subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates.
Prepared or armed for battle.
Of a wall, fortress, etc., having battlements or crenellations.
Drawn with a line of alternating square indentations and extensions.

Related words

Synonyms

crenellé unsafe insecure prepared fancy indented crenelated crenellated crenelate crenellate conflicting rival struggling faltering restive troubled defaulting

Associated

parapet quatrefoil weathervane gules argent tracery sable clerestory saltire aisles azure doorway

Rhymes

rattled battled prattled tattled matilde

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