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Dictionary
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Def: hit somebody or something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage
Example: Men who batter, and ultimately kill, their wives often have a violent temper and react physically to stress and frustration.
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| Usage note |
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| Word family |
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battered
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batterer
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battery
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| Collocations |
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batter somebody to death
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batter something down
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