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Embattled

Verb / eˈmbætʌld / Another word for embattled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having difficulties or challenges; engaged in battle or conflict

Synonyms & similar words

embattle battlemented castellated castled beset tormented troubled harassed persecuted oppressed combatant contested defeated struggling warring clashing disputed hostile

Example sentences

  1. The embattled city was under siege for weeks.
  2. The embattled politician faced tough questions from the reporters.
  3. The embattled business struggled to stay afloat during the recession.
  4. The embattled team fought hard to win the championship.
  5. The embattled community faced discrimination and prejudice.

Quotes

  • The embattled gates to equal rights indeed opened up for modern women, but I sometimes think to myself; that is not what I meant by freedom, it is only social progress. Shirley Chisholm
  • I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure - which is: Try to please everybody. Herbert Bayard Swope
  • I have a rendezvous with destiny. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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