Neglect
Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.
Take
Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.
How words are described
| clear | clear neglect | clear take |
| similar | similar neglect | similar take |
| complete | complete neglect | complete take |
| true | true neglect | true take |
| Other adjectives: real, serious, new. | ||
Common collocations
| care | neglect care | take care |
| responsibility | neglect responsibility | take responsibility |
| effect | neglect effect | take effect |
| advantage | neglect advantage | take advantage |
| Other words: measures. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Synopsis: No one can take that much neglect without cracking, and Lyle is no exception.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Heroes -
She was eventually disabled by Doctor Strange, only for Magneto to come and take her to Genosha to atone for his neglect.
Source: Comic Book / Scarlet Witch - However, this is played straight if you neglect to take equipment off character who you fire to make more room in your party.
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