Assert and Neglect

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Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
Usage example: a superpatriot who is never afraid to assert her allegiance to flag and country
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Neglect is an antonym for assert.
Nearby Words: assertive, assertion, asserted, asserting

Neglect

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.
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Antonyms for Neglect
Assert is an antonym for neglect.
Nearby Words: neglected, negligent, negligence, neglectful, neglecting
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Common collocations

work assert work neglect work
advantage assert advantage neglect advantage
advice assert advice neglect advice
feelings assert feelings neglect feelings
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