batterer

[bat-er-er]

bat·ter·er

[bat-er-er]
noun
1.
a person or thing that batters.
2.
a person who inflicts violent physical abuse upon a child, spouse, or other person.

Origin:
1605–15; batter1 + -er1
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Batterer is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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batterer (ˈbætərə)
 
n
a.  a person who batters someone
 b.  (in combination): baby-batterer; wife-batterer

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