EMBATTLED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

embattled

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Definition of embattled

past tense of embattle

as in mobilized

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During the first two days of the island’s largest war games, some 20,000 reservists were mobilized to practice the defense of critical infrastructure such as ports, power plants and bridges.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Thousands of firefighters from across the country have been mobilized as the state battles multiple large fires under extreme fire conditions.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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