embattled
The word “embattled” has 3 syllables: em-bat-tled
It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbætəld/
What is synonym and antonym for embattled?
In the thesaurus, “embattled” has 13 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for embattled along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for embattled
- armed
- beset
- crenelated
- equipped
- fighting
- fortified
- mechanized
- militarized
- mobilized
- prepared
- re-equipped
- reequipped
- weaponed
Antonyms for embattled
- demilitarized
- demobilized
- denuclearized
- disarmed
Meanings of embattled
- verb
- To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle.
- To prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.
- To be arrayed for battle.
- To furnish with battlements; give the form of battlements to.
- adjective
- Subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates.
- Prepared or armed for battle.
- Of a wall, fortress, etc., having battlements or crenellations.
- Drawn with a line of alternating square indentations and extensions.
Example Sentences
- The embattled leader refused to step down despite mounting pressure.
- Troops arrived to support the embattled city under siege.
- The company’s embattled CEO faced multiple lawsuits.
- He gave a speech in defense of his embattled colleagues.
- The castle stood firm, though its embattled walls showed signs of heavy attack.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embattled, such as: armed, beset, crenelated, demilitarized, demobilized, denuclearized, disarmed.
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