embattled

ɪmˈbætld
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Translation of embattled from English into German

Adjective

1.

troubled

facing attacks or controversy
  • The embattled politician faced numerous scandals.Der umkämpfte Politiker sah sich zahlreichen Skandalen gegenüber.
2.

military

armed or prepared for battle
  • The embattled troops stood ready for the attack.Die kampfbereiten Truppen standen bereit für den Angriff.
3.

architecture

TECH.
having battlements or crenellations
TECH.
zinnenbewehrt zinnenbekrönt
  • The embattled castle walls were impressive.Die zinnenbewehrten Burgmauern waren beeindruckend.
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Synonyms and analogies of embattled in English

Examples of embattled in a sentence

  • An embattled community sought help after the disaster.
  • The embattled city prepared for the siege.
  • Embattled forces gathered at the border.
  • The embattled parapets stood tall against the skyline.
  • Architects admired the embattled design of the ancient fortress.
embattle
ɛmˈbætəl
Verb
tr.
1.

fortification

Dated
strengthen a position or town
Dated
  • The town was embattled against the invaders.Die Stadt wurde gegen die Eindringlinge befestigt.
2.

military

Dated
arrange troops in order for battle
Dated
aufstellen formieren in Schlachtordnung bringen
  • The general embattled his forces at dawn.Der General stellte seine Truppen im Morgengrauen auf.

Translations of "embattled" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
umkämpftadj.

Sarrin now is embattled, but still in the hands of Daesh.

Sarrin ist jetzt umkämpft, aber noch in den Händen von Daesh.

In democratic Lithuania the remembrance of the Shoah is politically highly embattled.

Die Erinnerung an die Shoah ist im demokratischen Litauen politisch sehr umkämpft.

umkämpfteadj.

Amidst the chaos, the embattled leader tried to maintain calm among his people.

Inmitten des Chaos versuchte der umkämpfte Anführer, unter seinen Leuten Ruhe zu bewahren.

The embattled kingdom called upon its allies for assistance in the time of need.

Das umkämpfte Königreich rief in der Not seine Verbündeten um Unterstützung.

bedrängtadj.

Just spilling the beans so that the White House is almost embattled and shuttered and cannot function.

Einfach alles ausquatschen, so dass das Weiße Haus fast bedrängt und erschüttert wird und nicht funktionieren kann.

The commander requested reinforcements for the embattled listening post.

Der Kommandant forderte Verstärkungen für den bedrängten Horchposten an.

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  • kampfbereitadj.

embattled: Examples and translations in context

Planning their escape, the embattled prisoners devised a clever strategy.

Die umkämpften Gefangenen planten ihre Flucht und entwickelten eine clevere Strategie.

Despite the scandal, he remained a loyal confidante to the embattled politician.

Trotz des Skandals blieb er ein loyaler Vertrauter des umkämpften Politikers.

The embattled residents of the neighborhood banded together to improve their community.

Die umkämpften Anwohner des Viertels schlossen sich zusammen, um ihre Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.

Amidst uncertainty, they found solace in the embattled love that bound them together.

Inmitten der Ungewissheit fanden sie Trost in der umkämpften Liebe, die sie verband.

With the embattled economy in decline, the government implemented new policies for recovery.

Mit der umkämpften Wirtschaft in der Rezession setzte die Regierung neue Maßnahmen zur Erholung um.

They found strength in their embattled friendship, standing by each other through thick and thin.

Sie fanden Stärke in ihrer umkämpften Freundschaft und standen zueinander durch dick und dünn.

Since that time, attacks have spread further south in the embattled country.

Seitdem haben sich die Angriffe in dem umkämpften Land weiter nach Süden ausgebreitet.

She sought refuge in the embattled castle, hoping to find safety within its walls.

Sie suchte Zuflucht in der umkämpften Burg und hoffte, innerhalb ihrer Mauern Sicherheit zu finden.

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