Neglect and Refer

Neglect

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Refer is an antonym for neglect.

Refer

Refer verb - To have a relation or connection.

Neglect is an antonym for refer in mention topic.

Common collocations

fact neglect fact refer fact
harry neglect harry refer harry

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Animaniacs Parental Neglect: Mindy's parents, which is probably why she never calls them "mom" and "dad" like they want her to (except in Wakko's Wish) and instead calls them "Lady" and "Mr Man", something she might refer to a stranger as.
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