child neglect

child·neg·lect

uncommon

noun

1.

failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child

Synonyms

child neglect

Related words

Broader terms

maltreatment

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Grammar

noun
singular	child neglect
plural	child neglects

Nearby words

childlike childly child abuse child care child molester child pornography child prodigy child psychology child support child welfare agency

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