neglect
C1Frequent NGSL-3UK /nɪˈɡlekt/US /nɪˈɡlekt/
Meaning
noun
the fact of not giving enough care or attention to something/somebody; the state of not receiving enough care or attention
“The buildings are crumbling from years of neglect.”
verb
to fail to take care of somebody/something
“She denies neglecting her baby.”
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