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embattlement

embattlement

7.8
A situation where a person or group faces strong criticism
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈbætəlmənt/
  • Formal
translation icon : enfrentamiento
  • The politician's constant embattlement with critics made headlines throughout the year.

Examples

  • After the scandal, the politician found himself in a state of embattlement.

  • After months of embattlement, the company finally overcame its financial troubles.

  • Her sense of embattlement grew as more challenges appeared at work.

  • The team faced an embattlement of criticism after the project failed.

  • The constant embattlement from media scrutiny took a toll on her mental health.

  • His feelings of embattlement intensified when the company faced multiple lawsuits.

  • In a state of embattlement, the community came together to voice their concerns against the development proposal.

Synonyms

conflict
vsembattlement
514 2.7

A violent fight between armed groups in a war

is broader and can be figurative not only large military battles
confrontation
vsembattlement
294 4.5

A situation when people or groups meet in direct conflict, often angrily

is a wider state of being under attack rather than a single encounter
belligerency
vsembattlement
  • Specialized
1 9.4

A situation when a country or group fights in a war

is the broader state of facing attack or strong opposition often figurative
hostilities
vsembattlement
  • Formal
1 7.4

Fighting between two countries or groups during a war

is the overall condition of being opposed rather than individual acts of fighting

Antonyms

safety
∞ 1.0

A place or condition that protects you from danger

peace
∞ 1.0

A calm, quiet feeling in your mind without worry

How Besieged

siege
139 6.8
embattlement
  • Formal
7.8
trouble
∞ 1.0
difficulty
651 2.4

Surface Forms

embattlement singular
embattlements plural

Morphology

embattlement = embattle (semi-transparent) = em + battle + ment

The term 'embattlement' is derived from 'embattle' with the suffix '-ment', indicating a figurative state of being under attack or in conflict.

Etymology

Embattlement comes from em- ('in' or 'make') and battle ('fight'), which gives it the sense of being 'in battle' or under attack. So in a modern, figurative use, embattlement means being surrounded by criticism or strong opposition.