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battering

 

[ ˈbætərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The action or sport of hitting and being hit by something, especially a ball.

Synonyms

hitting, smashing, striking

Examples of usage

  • He was a master of the game of baseball, with his powerful batting skills.
  • The battering between the two boxers was intense and thrilling to watch.
Context #2 | Noun

in relationships

Harsh and persistent criticism or abuse.

Synonyms

abuse, criticism, harassment

Examples of usage

  • She endured years of emotional battering from her partner before finally leaving the relationship.
  • The constant battering from his boss took a toll on his self-esteem.
Context #3 | Noun

in weather

The action of beating against something repeatedly, such as wind or rain against a building.

Synonyms

beating, pounding, striking

Examples of usage

  • The battering rainstorm caused flooding in many areas.
  • The battering winds of the hurricane left a trail of destruction.

Translations

Translations of the word "battering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espancamento

🇮🇳 पिटाई

🇩🇪 Misshandlung

🇮🇩 pemukulan

🇺🇦 побиття

🇵🇱 pobicie

🇯🇵 暴行

🇫🇷 battement

🇪🇸 apalear

🇹🇷 dayak

🇰🇷 구타

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 bití

🇸🇰 bitie

🇨🇳 殴打

🇸🇮 pretepanje

🇮🇸 barsmíði

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 ცემა

🇦🇿 döyülmə

🇲🇽 apalear

Word origin

The word 'battering' has its origins in the Middle English word 'bateryng', which comes from the Old French 'battre', meaning 'to beat'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to hitting, abuse, and harsh weather conditions. The concept of battering can be seen in different contexts, from sports to relationships to weather phenomena.

See also: battery.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,807, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.