betattering

/bɪˈtætərɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of tearing, wearing, or damaging something, especially by rough use or exposure.
    • The children were betattering their clothes as they played in the brambles.
    • The storm was betattering the sails of the small boat.
    • Years of hiking were betattering his favorite boots beyond repair.
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