Neglect (verb)

Fail to give proper attention or care to (someone or something).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french neglechier, from latin neglegere, from neg- "not" + legere "to pick up, gather".

Examples:

1. She neglected her duties as a parent.
2. The garden was neglected and overgrown.
3. The company neglected the safety of its employees.
4. He neglected his health due to his work.
5. The city neglected the maintenance of its infrastructure.