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battering

The word “battering” has 3 syllables: bat-ter-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈbætərɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for battering?

In the thesaurus, “battering” has 138 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for battering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for battering

Meanings of battering

  • verb
    1. To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.
    2. To coat with batter (the food ingredient).
    3. To defeat soundly; to thrash.
    4. (usually in the passive) To intoxicate.
    5. To flatten (metal) by hammering, so as to compress it inwardly and spread it outwardly.
    6. To slope (of walls, buildings etc.).
  • noun
    1. A heavy beating.
    2. A large defeat.

Example Sentences

  • The storm kept battering the coastline all night long.
  • He faced charges for battering his opponent during the fight.
  • Waves were battering the old wooden pier relentlessly.
  • Protesters accused the guards of battering them with shields.
  • The wind was battering the windows, making them rattle loudly.

On this page you'll find 138 synonyms or another words to battering, such as: assailing, assaulting, attacking, bashing, basting, batting, beating.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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