EMBATTLED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

embattled

verb

Definition of embattled

past tense of embattle

as in mobilized

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mobilized

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Several government agencies, ministries and policy banks have been mobilized to steer overseas mining deals.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Thousands of volunteers nationwide were also mobilized to be poll monitors, a backlash to the idea of potential federal election interference.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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