Battering (Noun)
Meaning
The act of subjecting to strong attack.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city's defenses were weakened after weeks of intense battering by the enemy's artillery.
- The company's reputation was battered by a series of negative news reports, leading to a significant loss of business.
- The storm gave the small town a fierce battering, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
- The politician's latest scandal has taken a severe battering on social media, with many calling for her resignation.
- The team's confidence was shaken after a series of tough matches, each one a battering that left them feeling depleted and demoralized.