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Definition of elder abuse noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

elder abuse

noun
 
/ˈeldər əbjuːs/
 
/ˈeldər əbjuːs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the crime of harming or stealing from an old person, committed by somebody who is trusted to care for or help them
    • victims of elder abuse
    • recognizing the signs of elder abuse
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