child abuse

/ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ · noun

Meaning

Physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of a child that causes long-term or permanent damage.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

abandoned child syndrome(English)conduct disorder(English)alcohol abuse(English)parentism(English)pathergy(English)scar tissue(English)second childhood(English)acalculia(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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