Synonyms

battering

British

/ ˈbætərɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or practice of battering someone
2. ( in combination )
  
  baby-battering
  granny-battering

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“I worry that these attacks are battering the institution and putting at risk the thing that really matters to the public, the ability to conduct monetary policy without any consideration of political factors,” Powell said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

On June 11, he wrote: “Every time I read about the battering ram incident I’m just floored at how wild that is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

High-flying memory stocks were taking a battering as sentiment soured.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Fears that AI could replace traditional software companies spread across the market, battering shares in firms that build, license or invest in software systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Finally I fell asleep and dreamed there was a German soldier battering at the trapdoor.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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