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 )

      wife-batterer

      baby-batterer

Word History and Origins

Origin of batterer¹

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

Example Sentences

A felon or domestic batterer or disturbed person need only find a person with a clean background to buy a weapon for him.

From The Daily Beast

But a man who is already a batterer, he is probably going to abuse his partner more often in a stressful situation.

From The Daily Beast

It tore me apart Friday when I heard that Rihanna was already planning to reconcile with her batterer.

From The Daily Beast

It is Ocean, usurper of Earth's deepest vales, besieger of islands, batterer of continents.

From Project Gutenberg