neglect

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.

Example Sentences

Don't neglect your health while studying.

He neglected his studies and failed the exam.

Example Expressions

neglect of duty

Synonyms

ignore, overlook, abandon, disregard, forget

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, abandon, disregard

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, disregard, abandon, forget

Antonyms

care, attend, nurture, maintain

Entry 1

care, attend, nurture, maintain

Entry 2

care, attend, maintain

Collocations

neglect duties, neglect health, criminal neglect, willful neglect, neglect responsibility, child neglect, neglect work

Entry 1

neglect duties, neglect health, criminal neglect, willful neglect

Entry 2

neglect responsibility, child neglect, neglect health, neglect work