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    EMBATTLED

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlementplay

    Example:

    a crenelated molding

    Synonyms:

    battlemented; castellated; castled; embattled

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    fancy (not plain; decorative or ornamented)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Prepared for battleplay

    Example:

    an embattled city

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    prepared (made ready or fit or suitable beforehand)

    Sense 3

    Meaning:

    (of a person) beset by difficulties or conflictplay

    Example:

    the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)

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