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neglect

1 neglect /nɪˈglɛkt/ verb
neglects; neglected; neglecting
1 neglect
/nɪˈglɛkt/
verb
neglects; neglected; neglecting
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEGLECT
[+ object]
: to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)
: to fail to do (something) often followed by to + verb
2 neglect /nɪˈglɛkt/ noun
2 neglect
/nɪˈglɛkt/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEGLECT
[noncount]
: lack of attention or care that someone or something needs
often + of
: the condition of not being taken care of