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Meaning of
neglect
in English
neglect
us
//nɪɡˈlɛkt//
uk
//nɪɡˈlɛkt//
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Past Tense
neglected
Participle Verb
neglecting
Third Person Singular
neglects
Definitions
Verb
act
of
ignoring
or
disregarding
something
The
company
will
neglect
the
warning
signs
of
the
economic
downturn
.
to
fail
to
perform
a
task
due
to
carelessness
(
or
oversight
)
She
neglects
to
water
her
plants
every
day
,
causing
them
to
wither
.
to
disregard
or
ignore
something
;
show
lack
of
attention
The
manager
neglects
the
needs
of
his
employees
,
leading
to
low
morale
.
Noun
failing
to
care
or
attend
;
disregard
The
neglect
of
the
old
building
has
resulted
in
significant
structural
damage
.
state
of
being
ignored
or
disregarded
The
neglect
of
rural
areas
has
led
to
a
shortage
of
medical
facilities
.
habitual
lack
of
attention
(
to
duties
,
responsibilities
)
Her
neglect
of
her
duties
as
a
supervisor
has
resulted
in
decreased
productivity
.
Compounds / Phrases
overneglect
