Neglect (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object)
  1. to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
  2. to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance.
  3. to omit, through indifference or carelessness: to neglect to reply to an invitation.
  4. to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.): to neglect the household chores.
  5. to fail to take or use: to neglect no precaution.
noun
  1. an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful.
  2. the fact or state of being neglected: a beauty marred by neglect.
verb (tr)
  1. to fail to give due care, attention, or time to
  2. to fail (to do something) through thoughtlessness or carelessness
  3. to ignore or disregard
noun
  1. lack of due care or attention; negligence
  2. the act or an instance of neglecting or the state of being neglected
Neglect (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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