neglect
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
verb
- To fail to give enough care or attention to someone or something.
- The report says the company neglected safety rules for years.
- She neglected her plants, and they all died.
- Don't neglect your homework if you want good grades.
- To fail to do something, especially because of carelessness or forgetfulness.
- I neglected to pay the bill on time and got a late fee.
- He neglected to lock the door before leaving.
- They neglected to inform us about the change in schedule.
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noun
- The act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something.
- The building fell into a state of neglect after the owner moved away.
- The children suffered from years of neglect.
- Neglect of the garden led to overgrown weeds.
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