neglect

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To disregard or pay little attention to something.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To fail to care for, or attend to something.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.
  4. Noun.  The act of neglecting.
  5. Noun.  The state of being neglected.
  6. Noun.  Habitual lack of care.

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