buffeted

ADJECTIVE

hurt

Synonyms

STRONG

aching aggrieved agonized battered bleeding bruised burned contused crushed cut damaged disfigured distressed disturbed grazed harmed hit impaired lacerated marred mauled miffed mutilated nicked offended pained piqued scarred scraped scratched shook shot sore struck suffering tender tortured warped wounded

WEAK

all torn up busted up in pain indignant put away resentful rueful sad stricken umbrageous unhappy

Antonyms

STRONG

OK happy healthy perfect pleased

WEAK

comforted cured healed remedied well

Example Sentences

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But shareholders have pushed back against hefty pay packages, which come during a period of upheaval in Hollywood that has been buffeted by job losses from media consolidation and outsourcing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

When play did get under way, two hours later than scheduled, only six of the early starters broke par as strong winds buffeted an already tricky course on Long Island, New York.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Coastlines are already being buffeted and inundated by rising seas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Mibe wants to insulate Honda from being buffeted by changing policies in the U.S., while increasing spending on gasoline vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Long, wordless screams buffeted at her, and she clapped her hands over her ears to protect herself from the sounds.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

buffeted

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