What does "child abuse" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "child abuse"?

Common synonyms include: molestation, pederasty.

Pronounced //ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs//.

/ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
Physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment of a child that causes long-term or permanent damage. uncountable
2
the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children wordnet