neglect
US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/
・UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/
B1
noun
- Act of failing to do something important, required
- State or condition of not receiving proper care
verb
- To not do something that is important or required
- To fail to take care of something; ignore
Examples
cruelty by neglect
This sector is one of the major growth areas and we cannot afford to neglect it.