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battering
This term conveys a sense of relentless, repetitive force rather than a single impact. When used as a noun to describe damage, it often implies a cumulative effect where the subject has been worn down or exhausted over time, making it common in military or sports contexts to describe a team or unit that has been severely depleted.
As an adjective, the word is almost exclusively tied to the specific purpose of destruction through impact, most notably in the compound noun "battering ram." It carries a connotation of brute force and lack of subtlety, contrasting with terms like "precision" or "surgical" strikes.
Meanings
Examples
The victim suffered a severe battering during the robbery.
Stop this battering at once or I will call the police.
My old boots have taken a real battering on these mountain trails.
The coastal town took a battering from the hurricane last night.
This car has seen a lot of battering over the years.
The soldiers used a battering ram to break through the city gates.
We need a battering tool to get this rusted plate off.
They are preparing a battering attack on the fortress walls.