battering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of subjecting to strong attack
    banging.
  2. verb strike against forcefully
    batter; knock about; buffet.
    • Winds buffeted the tent
  3. verb strike violently and repeatedly
    baste; batter; clobber.
    • She clobbered the man who tried to attack her
  4. verb make a dent or impression in
    batter; dinge.
    • dinge a soft hat

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