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child abuse
Child abuse is the mistreatment of a child by a parent, older person or person in authority. (noun)
- An example of child abuse is physical abuse such as hitting or harming a child.
- An example of child abuse is verbal abuse such as calling the child names and insulting the child.
- An example of child abuse is sexual abuse such as making a child engage in sexual acts.
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