wifebeater

Ribbed white tank

A wifebeater is a man who physically abuses his wife.

The term also refers to a sleeveless white undershirt, the association being with crude, violent men stereotypically depicted wearing them: He answered the door in a wifebeater and boxers.

The garment sense is common but considered offensive by some for trivializing domestic violence.

garment

singlet

Sleeveless athletic garment

cotton · white · vest · athletic · casual · innerwear · baselayer · lightweight · jersey · fitted

stereotype

abuser

One who mistreats others

intimidating · misogynist · domineering · bully · oppressor · harasser · batterer · perpetrator · assault · cruelty

cocktail

champagne

Effervescent celebratory wine

anise · French · aperitif · bartending · brunch · mimosa · Bellini · flute · toast · bubbly

Categories
Opposites
garment formality/coverage

wifebeaterdress shirt

Formal button-up top

three-piece suit · blazer · overcoat · tuxedo jacket · suit jacket

moral character (person sense)

wifebeaterprotector

One who safeguards others

caregiver · pacifist · feminist ally · domestic violence advocate

garment layering position

wifebeaterjacket

Sleeved upper-body covering

coat · blazer · cardigan · sweater · overshirt

Family

wife, wives, wifely, wifehood, housewife, midwife, beat, beater, beats

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R