embattled

(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.

See embattled in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Prepared or fortified for battle or engaged in battle: embattled troops; an embattled city.
  2. Beset with attackers, criticism, or controversy: an embattled legislative minority.

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