noun
battering
BA-tuh-rihng
Battering (noun) means a severe, repeated beating, whether physical or figurative (such as a heavy defeat or bad publicity). Example: “The team took a battering in the second half.”
noun
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A severe, repeated beating, whether physical or figurative (such as a heavy defeat or bad publicity).
"The team took a battering in the second half."
"His reputation took a battering after the scandal."
How to use battering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy beating or a crushing defeat/setback, used both literally and figuratively.
Common pairings
take a battering
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Word forms
- Plural
- batterings
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The team took a _____ in the second half.
Etymology
From batter + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for battering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “battering” mean?
The word “battering” means a severe, repeated beating, whether physical or figurative (such as a heavy defeat or bad publicity). In plain terms, a heavy beating or a crushing defeat/setback, used both literally and figuratively.
How do you pronounce “battering”?
“Battering” is pronounced BA-tuh-rihng (/ˈbæ.tɚˌɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “battering” in a sentence?
Here is “battering” used in a sentence: “The team took a battering in the second half.”
What part of speech is “battering”?
“Battering” is a noun.
