Neglect

v. 1 fail to care for or to do; be remiss about. 2 (foll. by to + infin.) fail; overlook the need to. 3 not pay attention to; disregard. n. 1 negligence. 2 neglecting or being neglected. 3 (usu. foil. by of) disregard. L neglectful adj. neglectfully ado. [Latin neglego neglect]