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neglect in Italian

neglect in Italian is negligenza, negligere, ignorare — neglect means to fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

neglect in Italian

negligenza
noun
The act of neglecting.
negligere
verb
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
ignorare
verb
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
mancare
verb
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
omettere
verb
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
tralasciare
verb
(transitive) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

What does "neglect" mean?

  1. verb To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
    "The previous owners had neglected the garden for years."
  2. noun A lack of proper care or attention.
    "The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect."
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neglect in a sentence

  • The previous owners had neglected the garden for years.
  • Don't neglect your own health while you're looking after everyone else.
  • The house showed clear signs of long-term neglect.
  • The old playground fell into disrepair through years of neglect by the council.

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What is "neglect" in Italian?
"neglect" in Italian is negligenza, negligere, ignorare. neglect means: To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
How do you use "neglect" in a sentence?
Example: "The previous owners had neglected the garden for years." In Italian, "neglect" is negligenza, negligere, ignorare.
Are there other ways to say "neglect" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "neglect": negligenza, negligere, ignorare, mancare, omettere, tralasciare.
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