Neglect and Overhear

Opposite meaning words

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Overhear is an antonym for neglect.

Overhear verb - To listen to (another in private conversation).

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Neglect is an antonym for overhear in topics: hear, hear and pay attention.

Nearby Word: overhearing

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Overhear and Neglect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/neglect/overhear

Neglect & Overhear. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/neglect/overhear>.

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