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Moderateneglect
The correct spelling is neglect.
How to pronounce neglect
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
nounIPA: /nɪˈɡlɛkt/
Say it like: Neg-lec-t
The correct spelling is neglect. The act of neglecting. For example: "to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts"
Usage Examples
“to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts”
“to neglect strangers”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of neglecting.
- 2.The state of being neglected.
- 3.Habitual lack of care.
verb
- 1.To fail to care for or attend to something.
- 2.To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
- 3.To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.
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