Neglect
Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.
Refer
Refer verb - To have a relation or connection.
Both words in one sentence
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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.
Source: Western Animation / Animaniacs
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