battered
adjective15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
Indicates a high degree of damage.
Significantly damaged or injured.
Indicates a very high degree of damage.
To a small degree; somewhat damaged.
Slightly damaged or worn.
Suffering from emotional distress or abuse.
Moderately or reasonably damaged.
Physically injured; can also be used figuratively.
Same as 'battered and bruised', emphasizing bruises first.
battered old7.1
Used to describe an object that is both old and in poor condition.
To appear damaged or worn out.
be battered7.0
To be in a damaged or worn state.
To feel physically or emotionally worn out.
get battered6.0
To get into a damaged state, often implies a specific event.
To gradually get into a damaged state.