Elder Abuse

C1 16+

Antonyms of elder abuse

Collocations of elder abuse

physical abuse
Frequency: 70 %

The bruises on her arms were evidence of physical abuse.

financial exploitation
Frequency: 60 %

The caregiver was arrested for financial exploitation of the elderly woman.

neglect and abandonment
Frequency: 50 %

The elderly couple was found living in squalor due to neglect and abandonment by their children.

emotional mistreatment
Frequency: 45 %

The elderly man suffered from emotional mistreatment by his own family members.

psychological harm
Frequency: 40 %

The therapist helped the elderly woman cope with the psychological harm caused by her abusive son.

Idiomatic Expressions for elder abuse

  • Phrase: cry wolf about elder abuse
    Meaning: to falsely claim or exaggerate instances of elder abuse
    Usage: Some people tend to cry wolf about elder abuse, making it harder to identify genuine cases.