Custody and Neglect

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Custody

Custody noun - Responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something.
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Synonyms for Custody
Neglect is an antonym for custody in supervision topic.
Nearby Words: custodian, custodial

Neglect

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.
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Synonyms for Neglect
Antonyms for Neglect
Custody is an antonym for neglect.
Nearby Words: neglected, negligent, negligence, neglectful, neglecting
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How words are described

human human custody human neglect
physical physical custody physical neglect
complete complete custody complete neglect
total total custody total neglect
Other adjectives: less.

Both words in one sentence

  • To this day, mental illness (even treated or managed) and/or seeking health care for it is often seen as enough to deny a parent custody or unsupervised custody, even if the illness has never led to child neglect or violence.
    Source: Therapy Is for the Weak
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Antonyms for neglect

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