# child abuse

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/child-abuse