child neglect

/tʃaɪld nəˌglɛkt/
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Definitions of child neglect
  1. noun
    failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child
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    type of:
    abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment
    cruel or inhumane treatment
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