be battered

Examples (10)

• The ancient manuscript was so battered that handling it required extreme care.
• After the championship match, the boxer's face was battered and swollen.
• His confidence is a little battered after receiving so much criticism.
• The old fishing boat was battered by years of storms and rough seas.
• Following the economic crisis, the nation's currency has been badly battered.
• Her self-esteem was emotionally battered after the sudden breakup.
• By the end of the long hike, our boots were completely battered.
• The city's defenses were battered by the relentless siege.
• Even though the shield is battered, it tells the story of many battles.
• If we don't fix the roof, it will be battered by the winter storms.