batterer

[ bat-er-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that batters. batter.
2. a person who inflicts violent physical abuse upon a child, spouse, or other person.

ˈbatterer

/ ˈbætərə /

noun

1. 1. a person who batters someone
   2. ( in combination )

      baby-batterer

      wife-batterer

Word History and Origins

Origin of batterer¹

First recorded in 1605–15; batter ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He was ordered to complete a 52-week in-person batterer’s intervention program and continue his mental health therapy.

From Los Angeles Times

New York Judge Michael Gaffey, who oversaw the December trial, also ordered Majors to complete a 52-week in-person batterer’s intervention program.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, the judge ruled Majors must complete the "in-person batterer's intervention programme" in Los Angeles, where the actor lives.

From BBC

“People have complained that it’s so outlandish that we could force someone to stay married to the batterer,” said Hayes, who said that in 25 years of divorce law, she can think of just four cases she handled that involved pregnancy.

From Seattle Times

Palmer’s mother said she was concerned for her daughter’s life, and Palmer requested her ex attend a batterer intervention program.

From Seattle Times