Collocations for neglect - noun
ADJECTIVE
general,
total
relative
benign
The 18th-century interior of the building has survived through benign neglect.
relative
benign
The 18th-century interior of the building has survived through benign neglect.
serious (esp. BrE),
wilful/willful
emotional, physical
medical
Medical neglect occurs when medical care is withheld.
emotional, physical
medical
Medical neglect occurs when medical care is withheld.
child
The maximum penalty for child neglect is ten years' imprisonment.
The maximum penalty for child neglect is ten years' imprisonment.
parental
children who are victims of deliberate parental neglect
children who are victims of deliberate parental neglect
VERB + neglect
suffer,
suffer from
The buildings suffered neglect for centuries.
The buildings suffered neglect for centuries.
be guilty of
The doctor was guilty of serious neglect of duty.
The doctor was guilty of serious neglect of duty.
PREPOSITION
by neglect
cruelty by neglect
cruelty by neglect
through neglect
the suffering of children through neglect
the suffering of children through neglect
neglect of
Abuse, domestic violence and neglect of children took place.
Abuse, domestic violence and neglect of children took place.
to the neglect of
She had concentrated on her music to the neglect of her other studies.
She had concentrated on her music to the neglect of her other studies.
PHRASES
centuries of neglect,
years of neglect
After years of neglect the house is at last being restored.
After years of neglect the house is at last being restored.
neglect of duty
He was reprimanded for neglect of duty.
He was reprimanded for neglect of duty.