Build and Neglect

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Build verb - To form by putting together parts or materials.

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Neglect is an antonym for build in construct structure topic.

Nearby Words: built, building, buildup, builder

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Build is an antonym for neglect.

physical	physical build	physical neglect
similar	similar build	similar neglect
common	common build	common neglect
complete	complete build	complete neglect
Other adjectives: new, general, possible, overall.

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Neglect and Build. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/build/neglect

Build & Neglect. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/build/neglect>.

Neglect or Build. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/build/neglect.

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