Definitions

1. noun

the act or fact of giving too little attention or care

“The patient’s health began to deteriorate due to neglect at the hospital.”

2. verb

to give too little attention or care to something or someone

“She neglected her garden and now the flowers are dead.”

3. verb

to refuse to pay or provide for something, especially a debt or a financial obligation

“The company neglected to pay its taxes for several years.”

4. verb

to intentionally fail to notice or respond to something, especially a warning or a danger

“The driver neglected to check the rearview mirror and crashed into the car behind.”