child abuse

noun

mistreatment of a child by a parent or guardian, including neglect, beating, and sexual molestation.

child abuse

noun

physical, sexual, or emotional ill-treatment or neglect of a child, esp by those responsible for its welfare See also nonaccidental injury

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Word History and Origins

Origin of child abuse¹

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

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The corporation announced the review in the wake of revelations about Edwards, formerly its most senior news presenter, who committed offences involving child abuse images.

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"We had a number of years where we were dealing with a number of scandals in relation to child abuse and institutions in relation to mother and baby homes."

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The greatest challenge to his papacy, however, came on two fronts: from those who accused him of failing to tackle child abuse and from conservative critics who felt that he was diluting the faith.

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Now, the man faces charges for both animal and child abuse.

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In addition to charging the Darthards with Justin’s murder, prosecutors have charged the boy’s mother with felony child abuse and child molestation.

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child child-abuse register

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