Words Like NEGLECT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to NEGLECT.
23 Alternative Words Similar to neglect
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Dereliction
Noun Hyponym
6 examples of neglect
1
to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts.
2
to neglect strangers
3
neglect of business, of health, of economy
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neglect of strangers
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The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account
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The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten
10 definitions of neglect
1
Not to attend to with due care or attention; to forbear one's duty in regard to; to allow to pass unimproved, unheeded, undone, etc.; to omit; to disregard; to slight
2
To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
3
Omission of proper attention; avoidance or disregard of duty, from heedlessness, indifference, or willfulness; failure to do, use, or heed anything; culpable disregard.
4
Omission of attention or civilities; slight.
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Habitual carelessness; negligence.
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The state of being disregarded, slighted, or neglected.
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fail to do something; leave something undone
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lack of attention and due care
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willful lack of care and attention
10
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern