# embattled

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ · frequency rank #37,905

## Definitions
1. Armed or prepared for battle (literally or figuratively).
2. Of a place: occupied or surrounded by armed troops (also figuratively).
3. Of a place: strengthened so as to withstand attacks; fortified.
4. Subject to or troubled by attacks, controversy, or pressure.

## Etymology
From embattle (“to equip as for battle”) + -ed.

## Common misspellings (12)
`ebmattled`, `emabttled`, `embatled`, `embatlted`, `embatteld`, `embattlde`, `embattledd`, `embattlled`, `embbattled`, `embtatled`, `emmbattled`, `mebattled`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/embattled