child abuse

/tʃaɪld əˌbjuz/
/tʃaɪld əˈbjus/
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Definitions of child abuse
  1. noun
    the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children
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    type of:
    abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
    cruel or inhumane treatment
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