Care and feeding and Neglect

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Care and feeding noun - The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition.

Usage example: devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer

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Neglect is an antonym for care and feeding.

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.

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Care and feeding is an antonym for neglect.

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