Meaning & use
neglect
To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The landlord neglected the building for years, letting it fall into disrepair.
She felt neglected after her friends stopped returning her calls.
A note on using this word
Neglect implies an ongoing failure of duty or attention, which can apply to people, responsibilities, or possessions.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
care forattend to
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