embattled
(em bat′'ld)
adjective
- prepared or arrayed for battle
- engaged in a battle, conflict, or controversy
- being subjected to attack, criticism, etc.
See embattled in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective- Prepared or fortified for battle or engaged in battle: embattled troops; an embattled city.
- Beset with attackers, criticism, or controversy: an embattled legislative minority.
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