What is another word for neglects?
Pronunciation: [nɪɡlˈɛkts] (IPA) 
Neglects refers to the failure to take care of something or someone. Synonyms for neglects include disregards, overlooks, ignores, forsakes, abandons, neglecting, forgetting, omitting, underestimating, and brushing aside. Disregards implies a lack of attention or concern. Overlooks suggests not noticing or acknowledging something that requires attention. Ignores means intentionally disregarding or dismissing. Forsakes indicates completely giving up on something. Abandons means leaving something without any intention to return. Neglecting implies a continuous failure to care for something. Forgetting suggests not remembering something important. Omitting means leaving out or excluding. Underestimating suggests misjudging the importance or necessity of something. Brushing aside means rudely ignoring or dismissing something.
