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battered Synonyms
Another word for battered
Choosing another word for battered depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Damaged, worn out, or dilapidated by repeated blows, heavy use, or harsh weather.
Usage Example
"He pulled a beat-up leather briefcase from beneath his desk."
Strongest
beat-up
damaged
Strong
dilapidated
weather-beaten
worn
ramshackle
tattered
shabby
• adjective (Context 2)
Coated in a mixture of flour, egg, and liquid before being fried or baked.
Usage Example
"The seaside restaurant is famous for its crispy breaded cod and thick-cut fries."
Strong
breaded
coated
• adjective (Context 3)
Subjected to repeated physical violence or systematic abuse, especially within a domestic relationship.
Usage Example
"The community center opened a new shelter to support abused women and their children."
Strongest
abused
mistreated
Strong
maltreated
ill-treated
bruised
injured
Opposites of battered
The opposite of battered shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
pristine
undamaged
unharmed
intact
immaculate
mint
unscathed
protected
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Battered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/battered