Lack and Neglect

Lack

Lack noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Neglect and lack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neglect" instead the word "Lack" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

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

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Lack and neglect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead the word "Neglect" as a noun or a verb.

human	human lack	human neglect
physical	physical lack	physical neglect
clear	clear lack	clear neglect
similar	similar lack	similar neglect
Other adjectives: complete, utter, total, considerable, sheer, simple, real, constant, severe, extreme, serious, terrible, appalling, supposed, new, continued, frequent, general, apparent, chronic, perceived, resulting, overall.

His issues stem from maternal neglect and the lack of respect everyone else shows him.

Source: Heroic Wannabe
Regina is strongly implied to be emotionally abusive towards Henry in terms of neglect and lack of involvement.

Source: Abusive Parents / Live-Action TV
Within 20 years, the vast majority of Zones have fallen, either to civilian uprisings (like Pittsburgh) or simple neglect and lack of supplies (like Hartford and presumably Salt Lake City).

Source: Fallen States of America

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