neglect

  • (noun): The act of neglecting.
  • (noun): The state of being neglected.
  • (noun): Habitual lack of care.
  • (verb): To fail to care for or attend to something.
  • (verb): To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
  • (verb): To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.
  • to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts
  • to neglect strangers