neglect

US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

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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

other

  • To fail to care for properly.
  • To fail to do something.

other

  • The state or fact of being uncared for.
  • The state of being uncared for.