battered woman

noun

1. battered woman syndromebattered woman syndrome

Word History and Origins

Origin of battered woman¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“I had talked the defense into portraying her act under the ‘battered woman syndrome,’” Speckhard recalls.

From The Daily Beast

She did not want this battered woman of the world to know how hard she was hit.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Rougemont was an odd, battered woman, with an inexpressive face; but she was not so insensible as Rhoda imagined.

From Project Gutenberg