embattled
adjective/ɪmˈbætld/
/ɪmˈbætld/
- surrounded by problems and difficulties
- the embattled party leader
- Embattled homeowners wanting to sell their homes will face further problems this year.
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- (of an army, a city, etc.) involved in war; surrounded by the enemyTopics War and conflictc2
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