embattle
//ɪmˈbæt.əl//
Verb
embattleInfinitive
embattlePresent tense
embattledPast tense
embattledPast participle
embattlingPresent participle
embattlesThird-person singular
1
To arrange troops or forces in order of battle; to prepare for battle.
The general embattled his troops before the enemy arrived.
2
To fortify a building or structure with battlements or defensive features.
The medieval architects embattled the castle walls to protect against invaders.
3
To place someone or something in a difficult or challenging situation, as if under attack.
The sudden economic crisis embattled the small business owners.