Why does the author say the women "battered" down doors, instead of just saying they opened doors?

"Battered" suggests a struggle and a fight.

"Battered" suggests food, like pancake batter.

"Battered" suggests it was easy.

"Battered" suggests this was a game, like baseball.

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Leland Hurley

12 March, 23:41

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Thalia · Answer 1

"Battered" suggests a struggle and a fight.

Jameson Novak · Answer 2

"battered" suggest a struggle and a fight.

Why does the author say the women "battered" down doors, instead of just saying they opened doors?"Battered" suggests a struggle and a fight."Battered" suggests food, like pancake batter."Battered" suggests it was easy."Battered" suggests this was a game, like baseball.