Neglect and Want

Neglect

Neglect noun - The state of being unattended to or not cared for.

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Want and neglect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Want" instead the word "Neglect" as a noun or a verb.

Want noun - The fact or state of being absent.

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Neglect and want are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neglect" instead the word "Want" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: wanting, wanted

complete	complete neglect	complete want
total	total neglect	total want
true	true neglect	true want
real	real neglect	real want
Other adjectives: constant, extreme, important, new, possible, failed.

woman	neglect woman	want woman
children	neglect children	want children
piece	neglect piece	want piece
game	neglect game	want game
Other words: nothing, child, anyone, women, kids.

Her 'childhood' was so full of torment, neglect and abuse that you "almost" want to give her hugs and love and tell her it'll all be alright - almost.

Source: Freudian Excuse / Anime and Manga
Parental Neglect: Averted on Phyllis and Fred's account regarding Hannah, whose only real problem is that she doesn't want her parents splitting up when she knows they still love each other.

Source: Film / Troop Beverly Hills
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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