neglect

/nɪɡlˈɛkt/

/nəˈɡɫɛkt/, /nɪˈɡɫɛkt/

[verb] [noun]

to neglect

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

give little or no attention to

synonyms : disregard

ignore

leave undone or leave out

synonyms : drop

antonyms : attend to

fail to attend to

to fail to do something, particularly as a result of carelessness

synonyms : fail

Neglect

[NOUN]

the act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something

synonyms : disregard

1.1

the state of not being provided with enough care or attention

synonyms : disuse

willful lack of care and attention

synonyms : disregard

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

synonyms : carelessness

negligence

nonperformance

the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

synonyms : neglectfulness

negligence

Examples

1. The playground equipment became unsafe after years of neglect and damage.

2. They have been neglecting their responsibilities, and their business has gone to the Devil as a result.

3. The elderly woman was a silent sufferer, enduring years of neglect and mistreatment at the hands of her caretakers.

4. They have gone to the dogs by neglecting their health and well-being.

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