child abuse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-child abuse.wav

Word forms

child abuse

Derived words

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