The phrase "battered wife" refers to a woman who is constantly being physically or emotionally hurt by her partner, usually her husband. Full definition
He meant battered wives who stayed with their husbands. (newscientist.com)
It's sounds like a severe case of battered wife syndrome?????????? no matter how abusive things get, they're more scared of change. (justarsenal.com)
She also argued that the trial judge made unreasonable factual findings due to his failure to inquire into the existence of battered wife syndrome and her psychiatric issues. (jessicagagne.ca)