verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of neglect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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derelictdisregardinadvertentinattentivelaissez fairelax

Antonyms

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cautious

Example

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"The officer blamed him for neglecting his duty."

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