Definitions and Examples of neglect, abuse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fail to care for properly; disregard or ignore through lack of attention.
Example
The old house had been neglected for years and was in a state of disrepair.
Treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
Example
The child was being abused by his stepfather and was too scared to tell anyone.
Key Differences: neglect vs abuse
- 1Neglect implies a lack of attention or care, while abuse implies mistreatment or harm.
- 2Neglect can be unintentional, while abuse is always intentional.
- 3Neglect can lead to harm, but abuse always causes harm.
Effective Usage of neglect, abuse
- 1Healthcare: Use treatment to refer to medical care provided to patients.
- 2Parenting: Use neglect to describe a lack of attention or care towards children.
- 3Social Issues: Use abuse to describe mistreatment or harm inflicted on vulnerable individuals.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of treatment are neglect and abuse. Neglect implies a lack of attention or care, while abuse implies mistreatment or harm. Use these words in healthcare, parenting, and social issues contexts to convey different meanings effectively.
