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neglect

/nɪ'glɛkt/ · nɪglɛkt

Neglect has 2 syllables: ne · glect.

ne
01
glect
02

noun. Failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances.

verb. Fail to do something; leave something undone.

verb. Give little or no attention to.

noun. The trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern.

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