Neglecting and Tending

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Neglecting adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.

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Tending is an antonym for neglecting.

Nearby Words: neglect, neglected, neglectful

Tending adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.

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Neglecting is an antonym for tending in topics: inclined, giving attention to.

Nearby Words: tended, tendance

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