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embattled definition

em·bat·tled (em bat′'ld)

adjective

  1. prepared or arrayed for battle
  2. engaged in a battle, conflict, or controversy
  3. being subjected to attack, criticism, etc.

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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