adjective (written)
1 surrounded by problems and difficulties:
the embattled party leader * Embattled homeowners wanting to sell their homes will face further problems this year.
2 (of an army, a city, etc.) involved in war; surrounded by the enemy
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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