delinquency vs neglect

neglect vs delinquency

delinquency and neglect both are nouns.

delinquency is not a verb while neglect is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
delinquency	Yes	No	No	No
neglect	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, neglect is a hypernym of delinquency; that is, neglect is a word with a broader meaning than delinquency:

delinquency: a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
neglect: the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

Other hypernyms of delinquency include neglectfulness, negligence.

delinquency (noun)	neglect (noun)
an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor	failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
a tendency to be negligent and uncaring	willful lack of care and attention
nonpayment of a debt when due	the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
	lack of attention and due care
	the state of something that has been unused and neglected

delinquency (verb)	neglect (verb)
	leave undone or leave out
	give little or no attention to
	fail to attend to
	fail to do something; leave something undone

Difference between delinquency and neglect

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