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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 aloneabandonarchaic:forsakeOpposite cherishlook aftercare for
   • ▪ not pay proper attention to; disregard: "you neglect our advice at your peril" Similar pay little/no attention tolet slidenot attend tobe remiss aboutbe lax aboutleave undonelose sight ofskimp onshirkskipdisregardignorepay no attention totake no notice ofpay no heed todiscountset asideoverlookturn a deaf ear tothrow to the windsdisdainpass overpass byscornslightspurnrebuffturn one's back onOpposite concentrate onattend (to)heed
   • ▪ fail to do something: "he neglected to write to her" Similar failomitforgetnot rememberarchaic:pretermitOpposite remember

   noun

   • 1. the state of being uncared for: "the place had a hopeless air of neglect" Similar disrepairdilapidationdeteriorationshabbinessdisuseabandonmentrare:desuetude
   • ▪ the action of not taking proper care of someone or something: "she was accused of child neglect"
   • ▪ failure to do something: "he was reported for neglect of duty" Similar negligencefailure to take proper carelack of proper care and attentiondereliction of dutynon-performance/non-fulfilment of dutyfailure to take proper actionremissnessneglectfulnesscarelessnessheedlessnesslack of concernunconcernlaxitylaxnessslacknessirresponsibilityculpaformal:delinquencyOpposite care

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin neglect- ‘disregarded’, from the verb neglegere, from neg- ‘not’ + legere ‘choose, pick up’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › neglectfulnessNeglectfulness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of. neglectfulness. noun. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern. synonyms: neglect, negligence. see more.

   • Neglect of duty

     (law) breach of a duty.

3. www.healthyplace.com › abuse › child-abuse-informationTypes of Child Abuse | HealthyPlace

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   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.

   • Types of child abuse are broken down in four distinct categories: 1. Physical abuse 2. Sexual abuse 3. Emotional abuse / Psychological abuse 4. Neg...
   • Physical child abuse is an injury resulting from physical aggression. Even if the injury was not intended, the act is considered physical abuse. Th...
   • Sexual abuse of a child is any sexual act between an adult and a child, including penetration, intercourse, incest, rape, oral sex, and sodomy. Oth...
   • Emotional child abuse is any attitude, behavior, or failure to act that interferes with a child's mental health or social development. It can range...

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5. www.healthyplace.com › abuse › abuse-informationWhat Is Abuse? Abuse Definition | HealthyPlace

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   4 days ago · Abuse is defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. In short, someone who purposefully harms another in any way is committing abuse. There are many kinds of abuse encountered by adults, including: physical abuse; psychological abuse; rape; sexual assault; verbal abuse; elder abuse; financial abuse ...

6. legalvision.com.au › gross-negligenceWhat Does Gross Negligence Mean? | LegalVision

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   3 days ago · In short, the concept of gross negligence is more fundamental than a failure to exercise proper care. To compare it with negligence is a question of degree. However, what gross negligence means must ultimately be determined on a case by case basis, and at the determination of a court.

7. www.verywellhealth.com › abandonment-trauma-5211575Abandonment Trauma: Signs, Causes, and Healing - Verywell Health

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   5 days ago · While this overwhelming fear is often caused by experiencing loss, neglect, or rejection early in life, abandonment trauma can happen at any point in a person’s life. At its root may be inconsistent emotional support, attention, and closeness from key figures in your life, which can lead to chronic stress , anxiety , and fear.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › neglect of dutyNeglect of duty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · (law) breach of a duty.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › legal › excusable neglectExcusable neglect Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Legal

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   5 days ago · The meaning of EXCUSABLE NEGLECT is the failure of a party to follow a required procedure in a timely fashion that results from a circumstance (as an accident) which is considered by the court to be sufficient reason to excuse that party.