Child Protection Terminology

verb to clean and tidy oneself or someone else, especially in a careful and thorough way

• The well-groomed man arrived at the business meeting looking professional and put-together.
• She always makes sure her hair is groomed nicely before going out with friends.
• My dog needs to be groomed regularly to keep his fur looking good.
• The company groomed their new employee for success by providing mentorship and training.

verb to use something in a way that is harmful or wrong, often for personal gain

adjective used improperly or in a harmful way

• The study revealed that many children in the orphanage were abused by the staff members.
• She confided in me that she was being abused by her partner.
• I can't believe she's still with that guy who abused her!
• The power plant abused the environment by releasing toxic waste into the river.