child abuse

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/
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Noun

child abuse (uncountable)

  1. (criminology) Physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of a child that causes long-term or permanent damage. [from 20th c.]
    Coordinate term: elder abuse

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