child abuse

Frequency: 8.840.2 per million words

Physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment of a child.

abuseNOUN + abuse (victims)

Categories:

child

Examples (10)

  • Many organizations provide support for victims of child abuse.
  • The social worker is investigating several cases of suspected child abuse.
  • Teachers are legally required to report any signs of child abuse.
  • The new legislation is aimed at preventing child abuse.
  • The documentary revealed the horrifying reality of child abuse in the region.
  • Child abuse can have devastating long-term psychological effects.
  • He was convicted on multiple counts of child abuse.
  • The community has zero tolerance for child abuse.
  • A national helpline was set up for reporting child abuse.
  • The campaign aims to raise public awareness about how to recognize and report child abuse.