embattled

Definition of embattlednext
past tense of embattle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embattled
mobilized
Verb
  • Officials said that classes had been suspended for three days at all schools in the state and that psychological support teams had been mobilized to assist students and teachers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Eisenbarger said the fight against data centers isn’t over, echoing similar sentiments to her neighbors in Spring Hill — who also mobilized and pushed back on a massive proposal for a center just 5 miles away that was later withdrawn before the City Council could consider it.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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“Embattled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embattled. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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