neglect

[ ni-glekt ]

/ nɪˈglɛkt /

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verb (used with object)

to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.

to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance.

to omit, through indifference or carelessness: to neglect to reply to an invitation.

to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.): to neglect the household chores.

to fail to take or use: to neglect no precaution.

noun

an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful.

the fact or state of being neglected: a beauty marred by neglect.

Origin of neglect

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin neglēctus, variant of neclēctus (past participle of neglegere, neclegere “to disregard, ignore, slight”), equivalent to nec “not” + leg-, base of legere “to pick up” + -tus past participle suffix

SYNONYMS FOR neglect

1 ignore.

6, 7 default, inattention, heedlessness.

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ANTONYMS FOR neglect

6 attention, care.

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synonym study for neglect

1. See slight. 6, 7. Neglect, dereliction, negligence, remissness imply carelessness, failure, or some important omission in the performance of one's duty, a task, etc. Neglect and negligence are occasionally interchangeable, but neglect commonly refers to an instance, negligence to the habit or trait, of failing to attend to or perform what is expected or required: gross neglect of duty; negligence in handling traffic problems. Dereliction implies culpable or reprehensible neglect or failure in the performance of duty: dereliction in a position of responsibility. Remissness implies the omission or the careless or indifferent performance of a duty: remissness in filing a report on the accident.

OTHER WORDS FROM neglect

ne·glect·ed·ly, adverbne·glect·ed·ness, nounne·glect·er, ne·glec·tor, nouno·ver·ne·glect, verb (used with object)

pre·ne·glect, verb (used with object)qua·si-ne·glect·ed, adjectiveself-ne·glect, adjectiveself-ne·glect·ing, adjectiveun·ne·glect·ed, adjective

Words nearby neglect

negator, negatory, negatron, Negev, negging, neglect, neglectful, negligee, negligence, negligent, negligible

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Example sentences from the Web for neglect

In addition to facing neglect and abuse, Stewart lost her access to counseling because of the move, she said.
Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.|by Nadia Sussman|September 18, 2020|ProPublica
The result is an unconscionable neglect of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Why I signed a letter to Ivanka Trump urging her to protect human trafficking survivors|jakemeth|September 2, 2020|Fortune
These skills develop poorly in young kids who face trauma, such as physical abuse or neglect.
Puberty may reboot the brain and behaviors|Esther Landhuis|August 27, 2020|Science News For Students
Instead, state inspectors were told to focus on infection control and “immediate jeopardy” complaints linked to allegations of resident abuse, neglect or death.
Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic|Jared Whitlock|August 25, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Her death was its own tragedy, a function of the medical neglect of the elderly that has become all too common in our nation.
Departure from convention—mom, baseball, the postal worker, and patriotism|jakemeth|August 19, 2020|Fortune
Those who neglect or mistrust him may be punished--indeed may deserve to be.
Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up|Tom Boswell|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Police in Hampshire must now decide whether to extradite the Kings back to England and file kidnapping and neglect charges.
Desperate Parents Arrested After Fleeing Britain For Other Treatment Options for Son in Europe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now their son has been taken from them and they face criminal charges of neglect and child endangerment.
Desperate Parents Arrested After Fleeing Britain For Other Treatment Options for Son in Europe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course people need to protect children above all else, and neglect and abuse should not be tolerated.
Postpartum Stigma: Why My Patient Committed Suicide|Jean Kim|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Presumably some are afraid to call 911 because they are afraid of being charged with neglect.
Is It Wrong for Parents to Lock Up Their Disabled Kids?|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is another dingy moth, whose general appearance is so unattractive that the tyro might be inclined to neglect it.
Butterflies and Moths|William S. Furneaux
As their homes by neglect have grown shabby and squalid, so their industry has become calculating and sordid.
Change in the Village|(AKA George Bourne) George Sturt
The spirit of his father was in him, and the Friend to whom his father had left him did not neglect the trust.
Tom Brown's School Days|Thomas Hughes
Neglect of the connection between smoke pipe and flue or of the flue itself.
Farmers' Bulletin 1230 - Chimneys & Fireplaces|A. M. Daniels
No doubt you might have had a worse reason, but play is not a good reason for neglect of dooty.
Life in the Red Brigade|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for neglect

neglect

/ (nɪˈɡlɛkt) /

verb (tr)

to fail to give due care, attention, or time toto neglect a child

to fail (to do something) through thoughtlessness or carelessnesshe neglected to tell her

to ignore or disregardshe neglected his frantic signals

noun

lack of due care or attention; negligencethe child starved through neglect

the act or an instance of neglecting or the state of being neglected

Derived forms of neglect

neglecter or neglector, noun

Word Origin for neglect

C16: from Latin neglegere to neglect, from nec not + legere to select

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	neglect
释义	neglect [ ni-glekt ] / nɪˈglɛkt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR neglect ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years. to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance. to omit, through indifference or carelessness: to neglect to reply to an invitation. to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.): to neglect the household chores. to fail to take or use: to neglect no precaution. noun an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful. the fact or state of being neglected: a beauty marred by neglect. Origin of neglect First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin neglēctus, variant of neclēctus (past participle of neglegere, neclegere “to disregard, ignore, slight”), equivalent to nec “not” + leg-, base of legere “to pick up” + -tus past participle suffix SYNONYMS FOR neglect 1 ignore. 6, 7 default, inattention, heedlessness. SEE SYNONYMS FOR neglect ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR neglect 6 attention, care. SEE ANTONYMS FOR neglect ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for neglect 1. See slight. 6, 7. Neglect, dereliction, negligence, remissness imply carelessness, failure, or some important omission in the performance of one's duty, a task, etc. Neglect and negligence are occasionally interchangeable, but neglect commonly refers to an instance, negligence to the habit or trait, of failing to attend to or perform what is expected or required: gross neglect of duty; negligence in handling traffic problems. Dereliction implies culpable or reprehensible neglect or failure in the performance of duty: dereliction in a position of responsibility. Remissness implies the omission or the careless or indifferent performance of a duty: remissness in filing a report on the accident. OTHER WORDS FROM neglect ne·glect·ed·ly, adverbne·glect·ed·ness, nounne·glect·er, ne·glec·tor, nouno·ver·ne·glect, verb (used with object) pre·ne·glect, verb (used with object)qua·si-ne·glect·ed, adjectiveself-ne·glect, adjectiveself-ne·glect·ing, adjectiveun·ne·glect·ed, adjective Words nearby neglect negator, negatory, negatron, Negev, negging, neglect, neglectful, negligee, negligence, negligent, negligible Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for neglect In addition to facing neglect and abuse, Stewart lost her access to counseling because of the move, she said. Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.\|by Nadia Sussman\|September 18, 2020\|ProPublica The result is an unconscionable neglect of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Why I signed a letter to Ivanka Trump urging her to protect human trafficking survivors\|jakemeth\|September 2, 2020\|Fortune These skills develop poorly in young kids who face trauma, such as physical abuse or neglect. Puberty may reboot the brain and behaviors\|Esther Landhuis\|August 27, 2020\|Science News For Students Instead, state inspectors were told to focus on infection control and “immediate jeopardy” complaints linked to allegations of resident abuse, neglect or death. Confirmed Nursing Home Complaints Plummet During Pandemic\|Jared Whitlock\|August 25, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Her death was its own tragedy, a function of the medical neglect of the elderly that has become all too common in our nation. Departure from convention—mom, baseball, the postal worker, and patriotism\|jakemeth\|August 19, 2020\|Fortune Those who neglect or mistrust him may be punished--indeed may deserve to be. Will the Real Jim Palmer Please Stand Up\|Tom Boswell\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Police in Hampshire must now decide whether to extradite the Kings back to England and file kidnapping and neglect charges. Desperate Parents Arrested After Fleeing Britain For Other Treatment Options for Son in Europe\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|September 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Now their son has been taken from them and they face criminal charges of neglect and child endangerment. Desperate Parents Arrested After Fleeing Britain For Other Treatment Options for Son in Europe\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|September 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Of course people need to protect children above all else, and neglect and abuse should not be tolerated. Postpartum Stigma: Why My Patient Committed Suicide\|Jean Kim\|August 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Presumably some are afraid to call 911 because they are afraid of being charged with neglect. Is It Wrong for Parents to Lock Up Their Disabled Kids?\|Elizabeth Picciuto\|August 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is another dingy moth, whose general appearance is so unattractive that the tyro might be inclined to neglect it. Butterflies and Moths\|William S. Furneaux As their homes by neglect have grown shabby and squalid, so their industry has become calculating and sordid. Change in the Village\|(AKA George Bourne) George Sturt The spirit of his father was in him, and the Friend to whom his father had left him did not neglect the trust. Tom Brown's School Days\|Thomas Hughes Neglect of the connection between smoke pipe and flue or of the flue itself. Farmers' Bulletin 1230 - Chimneys & Fireplaces\|A. M. Daniels No doubt you might have had a worse reason, but play is not a good reason for neglect of dooty. Life in the Red Brigade\|R.M. Ballantyne British Dictionary definitions for neglect neglect / (nɪˈɡlɛkt) / verb (tr) to fail to give due care, attention, or time toto neglect a child to fail (to do something) through thoughtlessness or carelessnesshe neglected to tell her to ignore or disregardshe neglected his frantic signals noun lack of due care or attention; negligencethe child starved through neglect the act or an instance of neglecting or the state of being neglected Derived forms of neglect neglecter or neglector, noun Word Origin for neglect C16: from Latin neglegere to neglect, from nec not + legere to select Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to neglect disrespect, carelessness, indifference, oversight, lapse, dereliction, negligence, spurn, overlook, ignore, discount, underestimate, reject, disregard, discard, bypass, inadvertence, slight, laxness, inattention
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neglect

verb (used with object)

noun

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noun

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