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neglecting
[nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
negligenciando
1.
failing to give proper attention or care to something or someone
She is neglecting her responsibilities at work.
Ela está negligenciando suas responsabilidades no trabalho.
2.
failing to do something required or expected
He has been neglecting his health.
Ele tem estado negligenciando sua saúde.
3.
omitting or overlooking something
Don't neglect to mention the important details.
Não negligencie em mencionar os detalhes importantes.
Synonyms
ignoring
disregarding
overlooking
failing
abandoning
Antonyms
caring for
attending to
tending
maintaining
nurturing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negligenciando
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
negligenciando
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
negligenciando
standard usage
Portugal
negligenciando
standard usage; may also use 'descurando'
Related Idioms & Phrases
neglecting one's duty
neglecting to mention
neglecting one's appearance
neglecting family responsibilities
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