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neglecting

Divide neglecting into syllables:

ne · glect · ing

How to pronounce neglecting:

Synonyms for neglecting:

remissneglectfullazycarelessobliviousrecklessslackderelictnegligentlax

Antonyms for neglecting:

scrupulousheedfulcaringimprovedfastidiousstrictthoroughrigidsternpedantic
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