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Neglect

Nuh-GLEHKT

/nʌˈɡlɛkt/

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neglect

Dictionary meaning

Willful lack of care and attention.

Examples

  • The house was in a terrible state of neglect.
  • They neglected to pay for their internet and it was shut off.

Synonyms: disregard

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