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neglect

The word “neglect” has 2 syllables: ne-glect

It's pronounced as /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

What is synonym and antonym for neglect?

In the thesaurus, “neglect” has 116 synonyms and 79 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neglect along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neglect

Antonyms for neglect

Meanings of neglect

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • It's important not to neglect your health while pursuing a demanding career.
  • The garden fell into disrepair due to years of neglect.
  • Parents should be aware of the signs of neglect in their children’s education.
  • Many people fail to neglect their mental well-being, thinking only about physical health.
  • The report highlighted the neglect of infrastructure in the aging community.

On this page you'll find 195 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neglect, such as: abandonment, accomplish, accomplishment, achieve, achievement, admire, advance.

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Related Words

abandon

keep clear of

  • avert
  • avoid
  • ban
  • bar
  • bilk
  • bypass
  • circumvent
  • cold-shoulder
  • cut
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  • decline
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  • despise
  • disdain
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  • double
  • duck
  • eliminate
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  • except
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  • fight shy of
  • finesse
  • foil
  • fox
  • frustrate
  • get around
  • give a wide berth
  • give the runaround
  • have no part of
  • have nothing to do with
  • hide out
  • keep away from
  • miss
  • neglect
  • obviate
  • outfox
  • outsmart
  • outwit
  • overreach
  • palm off
  • parry
  • pass up
  • preclude
  • prevent
  • refuse
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  • rule out
  • scape
  • scorn
  • shake
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  • shirk
  • shun
  • shy
  • skirt
  • snub
  • stall
  • stand aloof from
  • stay clear of
  • stay shy of
  • steer clear of
  • thwart
  • turn back on

call down

fail

fails

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