What is the meaning of neglect?

Define neglect. neglect synonyms, neglect pronunciation, neglect translation, English dictionary definition of neglect. tr.v. ne·glect·ed , ne·glect·ing , ne·glects 1. To pay little or no attention to; fail to heed; disregard: neglected their warnings. read more

Neglect, dereliction, negligence, remissness imply carelessness, failure, or some important omission in the performance of one's duty, a task, etc. Neglect and negligence are occasionally interchangeable, but neglect commonly refers to an instance, negligence to the habit or trait, of failing to attend to or perform what is expected or required: gross neglect of duty; negligence in handling traffic problems. read more

Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution. The present crisis is the result of years of wilful neglect by the council. A bit of healthy neglect is good for children. I'm afraid my garden is suffering from neglect. They accused their foster parents of neglect. read more