batterers
Those who assault
Batterers is the plural of batterer—a person who physically assaults others, especially repeatedly.
The term most often refers to perpetrators of domestic violence: a treatment program for batterers, Many batterers were themselves victims of childhood abuse.
The word carries legal and clinical weight, appearing in restraining orders, court proceedings, and social work contexts.
One who commits wrongdoing
- aggressorOne who initiates conflict
- assailantOne who attacks another
- offenderOne who breaks rules
- tormentorOne who causes anguish
intimidator · harasser · predator · oppressor · manipulator · coercer · bully · tyrant
Violent offensive act
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
- bruisesDiscolored skin from impact
- injuriesBodily damage or harm
- strangulationDeath by neck compression
choking · punching · kicking · shoving · slapping · weapons · threats · intimidation
Planned sequence of actions
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- therapyCurative mental treatment
accountability · court-mandated · recidivism · reform · education · prevention · assessment · screening
Married partner
- cohabitantOne sharing living quarters
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- familyRelated people together
- relationshipConnection between entities
marital · ex-partner · escalation · shelter · hotline · survivor · victim · lethality
perpetrator
One who commits wrongdoing
tormentor · intimidator · harasser · predator · oppressor · manipulator · coercer · bully · tyrant · sadist
assault
Violent offensive act
strangulation · choking · punching · kicking · shoving · slapping · weapons · threats · intimidation · rage
program
Planned sequence of actions
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
therapy · accountability · court-mandated · recidivism · reform · education · prevention · assessment · screening · cognitive-behavioral
spouse
Married partner
- cohabitantOne sharing living quarters
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- familyRelated people together
relationship · marital · ex-partner · escalation · shelter · hotline · survivor · victim · lethality
batterersprotectors
Those who guard others
defenders · guardians · shielders · bodyguards · rescuers
batterersnurturers
Those who foster development
caregivers · healers · supporters · comforters · peacemakers
- battered fishFried coated seafood
- battered spousePartner subjected to violence
- beer batteredFried in brew
- battered womanPerson harmed by partner
- beer battered fishSeafood fried in ale coating
- battered sausageFried meat in coating