Battered

Battered refers to a person injured by repeated blows. Someone repeatedly and severely beaten up by spouse, partner, or parent is also referred to as battered, such as a battered wife having suffered repeated violence. Anything damaged by repeated use for a long time is also referred to as battered, such as a pair of battered shoes. A battered food item is one that is coated in batter, deep-fried until its becoming crisp, and served as delicacy.