<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.</li><li>to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance.</li><li>to omit, through indifference or carelessness: to neglect to reply to an invitation.</li><li>to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.): to neglect the household chores.</li><li>to fail to take or use: to neglect no precaution.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence: The neglect of the property was shameful.</li><li>the fact or state of being neglected: a beauty marred by neglect.</li></ul>