Dictionary Check: embattled

"embattled" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict

Example: "the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation"
adjective

prepared for battle

Example: "an embattled city"
adjective

having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement

Example: "a crenelated molding"

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