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remissness vs neglect

neglect vs remissness

remissness and neglect both are nouns.

remissness is not a verb while neglect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remissness Yes No No No
neglect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, neglect is a hypernym of remissness; that is, neglect is a word with a broader meaning than remissness:
  • remissness: the quality of being lax and neglectful
  • neglect: the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
Other hypernyms of remissness include neglectfulness, negligence.
remissness (noun) neglect (noun)
the quality of being lax and neglectful failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
willful lack of care and attention
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
lack of attention and due care
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
remissness (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 remissness and neglect

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