Self-neglect


verb (used with object)
1.
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight:
The public neglected his genius for many years.
2.
to be remiss in the care or treatment of:
to neglect one’s family; to neglect one’s appearance.
3.
to omit, through indifference or carelessness:
to neglect to reply to an invitation.
4.
to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.):
to neglect the household chores.
5.
to fail to take or use:
to neglect no precaution.
noun
6.
an act or instance of neglecting; disregard; negligence:
The neglect of the property was shameful.
7.
the fact or state of being neglected:
a beauty marred by neglect.
verb (transitive)
1.
to fail to give due care, attention, or time to: to neglect a child
2.
to fail (to do something) through thoughtlessness or carelessness: he neglected to tell her
3.
to ignore or disregard: she neglected his frantic signals
noun
4.
lack of due care or attention; negligence: the child starved through neglect
5.
the act or an instance of neglecting or the state of being neglected

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