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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA heavy beating or a crushing defeat/setback, used both literally and figuratively.

Common pairings

take a battering

Word forms

batterings plural

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Etymology

From batter + -ing.

Synonyms

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banging

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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.

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