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battered woman syndrome

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A set of signs and symptoms, such as fearfulness and a feeling of helplessness, seen in some women who are physically, verbally, or emotionally abused over an extended period by a husband or partner.

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