Neglect and Persecute

Opposite meaning words

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Persecute is an antonym for neglect.

Persecute verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

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Neglect is an antonym for persecute in wrong topic.

family	neglect family	persecute family
anyone	neglect anyone	persecute anyone

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Persecute and Neglect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/neglect/persecute

Neglect & Persecute. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/neglect/persecute>.

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