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1. child
noun. ['ˈtʃaɪld'] a young person of either sex.
Synonyms
- piccaninny
- sprog
- juvenile person
- preschooler
- kiddy
- nestling
- changeling
- bairn
- poster child
- kindergartener
- monkey
- kid
- scallywag
- orphan
- urchin
- fry
- child prodigy
- tyke
- picaninny
- bambino
- waif
- kindergartner
- small fry
- foster child
- tiddler
- tike
- rascal
- pickaninny
- peanut
- child's body
- silly
- infant prodigy
- juvenile
- street child
- minor
- shaver
- fosterling
- wonder child
- rapscallion
- youngster
- nipper
- scamp
- toddler
- tot
- buster
- foster-child
- scalawag
- yearling
Antonyms
- idle
- good person
- cool
- major
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Example sentences of the word child-abuse
1. Noun Phrase
Pennsylvania has various laws dealing with issues of child abuse, neglect and abandonment.
2. child
noun. ['ˈtʃaɪld'] a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age.
Synonyms
- offspring
- babe
- female offspring
- stepchild
- family
- progeny
- family unit
- issue
- infant
- baby
- male offspring
- army brat
- kid
Antonyms
- female offspring
- parent
- wise
- serious
3. abuse
verb. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] treat badly.
Synonyms
- kick around
- step
- ill-treat
- mistreat
- maltreat
- do by
- ill-use
- handle
Antonyms
- strengthen
- malfunction
- undiluted
- uncastrated
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. abuse
verb. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] change the inherent purpose or function of something.
Synonyms
- take in vain
- pervert
- misuse
- fracture
- expend
Antonyms
- finish
- evolution
- bless
- communicate
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. child
noun. ['ˈtʃaɪld'] an immature childish person.
Synonyms
- someone
- soul
- person
- individual
- baby
- somebody
Antonyms
- dignified
- mature
- unlimited
- unpardonable
6. abuse
noun. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] cruel or inhumane treatment.
Synonyms
- persecution
- mistreatment
- ill-usage
- inhuman treatment
- cruelty
- ill-treatment
- child abuse
- child neglect
Antonyms
- praise
- undeceive
- cheer
- walk
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. abuse
verb. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] use foul or abusive language towards.
Synonyms
- assail
- snipe
- slang
- rail
- blackguard
- shout
- assault
- clapperclaw
- vituperate
- round
- vilify
- attack
- curse
- lash out
Antonyms
- increase
- lengthen
- expand
- uncut
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. child
noun. ['ˈtʃaɪld'] a member of a clan or tribe.
Synonyms
- descendant
Antonyms
- majority
- senior
9. abuse
noun. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] improper or excessive use.
Synonyms
- utilisation
- use
- habit
- utilization
- usage
- drug abuse
- misuse
- employment
- exercise
Antonyms
- square
- angular
- top
- bottom
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. abuse
noun. ['əˈbjuːs, əˈbjuːz'] a rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Synonyms
- vitriol
- cut
- invective
- revilement
- discourtesy
- insult
- contumely
- disrespect
- low blow
- billingsgate
- vituperation
- stinger
- vilification
Antonyms
- thin
- reduce
- exact
- refrain
Etymology
- abusen (Middle English (1100-1500))