noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
neglect; failure to care for
Used especially for neglect of a dependent (child, elderly person, pet) or of one's duties. Often implies a serious failure to provide necessary care or attention.
児童ネグレクトは深刻な社会問題だ。
Child neglect is a serious social problem.
彼は家族をネグレクト
He was accused of neglecting his family.