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