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Embattle (Verb)

Meaning 1

Prepare for battle or conflict.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The squad began to embattle themselves, mentally preparing for the intense competition they would face in the finals.
  • As the protest grew larger, the opposing groups began to embattle one another, leading to violent clashes.
  • The military command center buzzed with activity as they worked tirelessly to embattle their troops for the impending invasion.
  • Historical reenactors spent days preparing to embattle one another in a mock battle, showcasing the tactics and skills used during the Civil War.
  • With tensions escalating between the two rival nations, both sides began to embattle their military forces, bracing for a potential war.

Hypernyms

  • Organise
  • Get Up
  • Devise
  • Prepare
  • Machinate

Meaning 2

Fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense; "an embattled castle".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

  • Medieval architects were tasked with designing the king's new castle, which they embattled with large stone walls to protect against invaders.
  • Their strategy was to embattle the entire perimeter of the kingdom to prevent enemy forces from entering undetected.
  • The newly constructed fort stood as a symbol of strength, its walls tall and imposing as it was heavily embattled against future threats.
  • By the 12th century, the old castle had been restored and embattled to withstand the constant assaults of rival warlords.
  • The embattled walls that surrounded the town served as a testament to its rich history and arduous battles for survival throughout the centuries.

Hypernyms

  • Fort
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