neglect (verb)
[/nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
verb
negligenciar
1. to fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something
She neglected her responsibilities at work.
Ela negligenciou suas responsabilidades no trabalho.
2. to fail to do something that should be done
Don't neglect to lock the door before leaving.
Não deixe de trancar a porta antes de sair.
3. to treat someone with insufficient care or attention
The children were neglected by their parents.
As crianças foram negligenciadas pelos pais.
NYC Slang
blow off, diss (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
neglect one's duty - falhar no cumprimento do dever
neglect to mention - omitir de mencionar
suffer from neglect - sofrer abandono
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