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noun
A form of child abuse caused by the denial of basic needs like proper nutrition, care, and love.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse
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