embattled
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adjectiveDefinition of EMBATTLED
1
a : ready to fight : prepared to give battle <here once the embattled farmers stood — R. W. Emerson> b : engaged in battle, conflict, or controversy <an embattled official accused of extortion>
2
a : being a site of battle, conflict, or controversy <the embattled capital> b : characterized by conflict or controversy <an embattled presidency>
See Examples of EMBATTLED
- the embattled coach of a losing team
First Known Use of EMBATTLED
15th century
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