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    neglect
    /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

    verb

    • 1. fail to care for properly: "the old churchyard has been sadly neglected" Similar fail to look afterfail to care forfail to provide forleave aloneOpposite cherishlook aftercare for

    noun

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  2. Jun 15, 2024 · The abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.

  3. 6 days ago · State laws often define neglect as the failure of a parent or caregiver to provide needed food, shelter, clothing, medical care, or supervision to the degree that a child’s health,...

  4. 4 days ago · However, neglect is a pattern of failing to provide for a child's basic needs. A single act of neglect might not be considered child abuse, but repeated neglect is definitely child abuse. There are three basic types of neglect; physical neglect, educational neglect, and emotional neglect.

  5. Jun 3, 2024 · Discover the impact of emotional neglect in marriage. Learn how to recognize, address, and heal emotional neglect for a healthier, happier relationship.

  6. Jun 14, 2024 · In this post, we’ll discuss things you can do to relieve the difficult emotions of neglect, identify some of the reasons you may feel neglected, and discuss the signs of emotional neglect so you can cultivate healthier mental health and well-being.

  7. Jun 20, 2024 · Definition of Child Neglect. Child neglect is the failure of a parent, guardian or other caretaker to sufficiently provide for the care of the child's basic needs. Child neglect may be: Physical – such as not providing food, shelter or supervision. Medical – such as not providing medical or mental health treatment.

  8. May 30, 2024 · Child abuse, the willful infliction of pain and suffering on children through physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment. Prior to the 1970s the term child abuse normally referred to only physical mistreatment, but since then its application has expanded to include, in addition to inordinate.

  9. May 31, 2024 · Childhood Emotional Neglect and Its Effects. From a developmental psychology perspective, childhood emotional neglect—or CEN—is the result of the chronic unavailability of parents in a child’s life. Kids can experience abandonment, distress, and aloofness because of not having their parents actively present in their lives.

  10. 3 days ago · noun. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern. synonyms: neglect, negligence. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Neglectfulness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/neglectfulness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...

  11. Jun 3, 2024 · Child neglect, a form of child abuse, encompasses a range of behaviors, including emotional neglect in childhood, where a child's basic emotional needs are unmet. The effects of childhood emotional neglect can be profound and long-lasting, impacting various aspects of a child's development and well-being.