Neglect

noun

/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

Word Frequency: 10.8

Definitions

1.nounThe act of neglecting.

2.nounThe state of being neglected.

3.nounHabitual lack of care.

4.verbTo fail to care for or attend to something.

"to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts"

5.verbTo omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

"to neglect strangers"

6.verbTo fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

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