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battered
adjective
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Divide battered into syllables:

bat · tered

How to pronounce battered:

Definition of battered:

battered (adjective):
not in working order
damaged by blows or hard usage.
damaged or worn down by hard use

Synonyms for battered:

crushedsquashedinjuredbruisedharmedbeatenoppressed

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