suspected abuse

Frequency: 7.99.4 per million words

Used to refer to a situation of abuse that is believed to have occurred, but is not yet proven.

suspectedADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

abuse

Examples (10)

  • The authorities are investigating the suspected abuse of power by the official.
  • Child protective services were called to investigate a case of suspected abuse.
  • The report details instances of suspected abuse of refugees in detention centers.
  • There was no concrete evidence, only allegations of suspected abuse.
  • The police are looking into the suspected abuse of company funds.
  • She bravely came forward to report the suspected abuse she had endured.
  • An independent inquiry was launched into the suspected abuse of prisoners.
  • The organization is dedicated to helping victims of suspected abuse.
  • The investigation focused on the suspected abuse of vulnerable individuals.
  • Many cases of suspected abuse go unreported due to fear or shame.