- neglect⇄neglect, verb, noun.
- neglect⇄noun 1. the act of neglecting; disregard.
Ex. His neglect of the truth is astonishing.
2. a want of attention to what should be done.
Ex. That car has been ruined by neglect.
3. the state of being neglected.
Ex. The childr - neglect⇄v.t. 1. to give too little care or attention to; slight.
Ex. to neglect one's children. Don't neglect your health.
2. to leave undone; not attend to.
Ex. The maid neglected her work.
(SYN) disregard, ignore.
3. to omit; f