battering
/ˈbætərɪŋ/
noun
- The act of hitting someone or something repeatedly and violently.
- The constant battering from the storm damaged the roof.
- He was arrested for the battering of his neighbor.
- The battering of the waves against the cliff eroded the rock.
- Repeated physical abuse, especially of a partner or family member.
- He was convicted of battering and sentenced to prison.
- She survived years of battering before seeking help.
- The organization works to prevent domestic battering.
Antonyms
adjective
- Used for hitting or beating something with force.
- They brought a battering tool to smash the lock.
- The police used a battering ram to break down the door.
- The battering force of the wind knocked down trees.