A psychological condition in which a member of a relationship continually stays involved with a physically or mentally abusive partner despite the risks to their own being. Seen mostly in cases involving spousal abuse, this condition can effect both men and women regardless of age.

Man #1: Why does Tina stay with Larry when he always hits her?

Man #2: It's cause she has Beaten Wife Syndrome.

[Beaten] [Wife] [Syndrome] by Mr. BlaK October 4, 2008

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beaten down

Emotionally exhausted from work or stress related activity.

I was at a company meeting today, and everyone blamed me for their problems. I feel beaten down.

beaten down by thegarbagecollector October 26, 2013

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beaten like a ginger stepchild

To be soundly beaten; pwned/owned; utterly defeated; beaten severely

The term comes from the idea of gingers (people with red hair and fair skin) being inferior and/or worthless. See also: beaten like a red haired stepchild - this ginger version may be more commonly used in the UK.

"I've never played this game before; I'm going to get beaten like a ginger stepchild by her."

"If I come home late again, my dad is going to beat me like a ginger stepchild."

beaten like a ginger stepchild by hennahito July 28, 2008

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