neglect
//nɪˈɡlɛkt//
Verb
neglectInfinitive
neglectPresent tense
neglectedPast tense
neglectedPast participle
neglectingPresent participle
neglectsThird-person singular
1
to fail to care for or give proper attention to someone or something
He neglected his health while working long hours.
2
to fail to do something that should be done
He neglected to lock the door when he left.
Noun
neglectSingular
neglectsPlural
1
the state or fact of being uncared for or not given proper attention
The building fell into a state of neglect after the owner moved away.
2
failure to do something that should be done
His neglect of duty led to serious consequences.