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battle-hardened

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐɡɨˈʁiðu/a·guer·ri·do

Definition

1

Hardened by the experience of combat or difficulties; brave, experienced.

Usage examples

He was a battle-hardened soldier, with several missions in the field.
The team proved to be battle-hardened in defending their title.

Common combinations

battle-hardened soldierbattle-hardened teamhard-fought battlestout defence