Espy and Neglect

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Espy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

Usage example: out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder

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Neglect is an antonym for espy in catch sight of topic.

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Espy is an antonym for neglect.

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