battering

Definitions

The action of striking repeatedly with hard blows.

Severe physical abuse or mistreatment, typically over a period of time.

The action of subjecting something to heavy wear or damage.

Examples

The coastal town suffered from the relentless battering of the storm throughout the night.

After a severe battering in the stock market, the company decided to restructure its entire investment strategy.

Synonyms

pounding beating thrashing assault hammering buffeting clobbering

Antonyms

caressing stroking protecting defending shielding nurturing comforting