Battled: meaning, definitions and examples

past tense

The word 'battled' is the simple past tense of the verb 'battle.' It refers to the act of engaging in a fight or struggle against an opponent. This can pertain to physical confrontations, such as wars or duels, or metaphorical conflicts, such as battling personal challenges or difficult situations. 'Battled' implies resilience and effort in facing an adversary, whether on the battlefield or in life. The term can also apply to competitions in sports or other areas.

competed, contended, fought, struggled, wrestled.

Examples of usage

• They battled fiercely during the championship game.

• He battled his way through the toughest obstacles in his life.

• The two armies battled for control of the territory.

• She battled with her emotions after the loss.

• Scientists battled against the rapid spread of the virus.