Neglect and Yearn over

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Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Yearn over is an antonym for neglect.

Yearn over verb - To have sympathy for.

Usage example: who wouldn't yearn over the poor little girl who just became an orphan?

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Neglect is an antonym for yearn over.

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