Battled

Pronunciation: /ˈbætəld/

Battled (verb)

  1. to try hard to defeat someone or something in a struggle or competition
  2. to deal with a difficult situation or problem with effort

Examples

  • They battled fiercely to protect their land.
  • The two teams battled for the championship title.

Common collocations: battle fiercely, battle for control, battle against odds, battle with emotions, battle through challenges

Synonyms of Battled

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Battled

  • in the context of giving up a fight