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neglect vs despite

despite vs neglect

neglect and despite both are nouns.

neglect is a verb but despite is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
neglect Yes No Yes No
despite Yes No No No
As nouns, despite is a hyponym of neglect; that is, despite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than neglect:
  • neglect: willful lack of care and attention
  • despite: contemptuous disregard
neglect (noun) despite (noun)
failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances contemptuous disregard
willful lack of care and attention lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
lack of attention and due care
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
neglect (verb) despite (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 neglect and despite

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