Neglect and Nurture

Opposite meaning words

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Usage example: as usual the news media neglected the real issues of the campaign and focused on personalities

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Nurture is an antonym for neglect in topics: forget, leave alone.

Nurture verb - To help the growth or development of.

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Neglect is an antonym for nurture in topics: bring up, feed, development.

Nearby Words: nurtured, nurturing

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