battered

• Descreve algo danificado, desgastado ou maltratado, geralmente por uso intenso ou tratamento rude. Também pode se referir a uma pessoa que foi agredida fisicamente.

Describes something that is damaged, worn, or beaten, often from heavy use or rough treatment.

1. Damaged from useB1formal

   Worn out, damaged, or in poor condition due to heavy use or rough treatment.

   Malconservado

   • He drove a battered old truck that had seen better days.
   • The suitcase was battered after years of travel.
   • She held a battered copy of her favorite novel.

   Sinônimosbeat-updamageddilapidatedfrayedmangledshabbyweatheredwornworn-out

   Antônimosimmaculatemintnewpristineunblemishedunscathedunused

2. Physically beatenB2formal

   Having been hit repeatedly or physically abused.

   Espancado

   • The battered child was taken to a shelter.
   • He looked battered after the fight.
   • The victim showed signs of being battered.

   Sinônimosabusedbeatenhitmaltreated

   Antônimosprotectedunharmedunhurtuntouched

3. Coated in batterA2informal

   Covered in a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk before being fried.

   À milanesa

   • We ordered battered fish and chips.
   • The battered shrimp were crispy and delicious.
   • She made battered onion rings for the party.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de bater repetida e violentamente em alguém ou algo, ou para cobrir alimentos com uma mistura de farinha, ovo e leite antes de fritar.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly and violently, or to coat food in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before frying.

1. Hit repeatedlyB2formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly with force.

   Espancar

   • The storm battered the coast with strong winds.
   • He was accused of battering his opponent during the fight.
   • The waves battered the old ship against the rocks.

   Sinônimosbeatbelaborbuffetclobberhammerpoundpummelstrikethrash

   Antônimoscaresssoothestroke

2. Damage or wear downB2formal

   To damage or cause to deteriorate through repeated blows or harsh treatment.

   Danificar ou desgastar

   • Years of neglect had battered the building's facade.
   • The constant criticism battered her self-confidence.
   • The old car was battered by years of rough roads.

   Sinônimosbeatbludgeonbuffetclobberhammermaulpeltpoundpummelthrash

   Antônimosfortifymendprotectrepairrestorestrengthen