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NEGLECT OF DUTY Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase neglect of duty. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase neglect of duty. (close relations)
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verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• loss due to not showing up

• act of failing to meet a financial obligation

• loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

• an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified

verb

• fail to pay up

dereliction
nounn
noun

• a tendency to be negligent and uncaring

• willful negligence

negligence
nounn
noun

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

• the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

nonfeasance
nounn
noun

• a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do

nonperformance
nounn
noun

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

slackness
nounn
noun

• weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy

• the quality of being loose (not taut)

• the quality of being lax and neglectful

Best Hypernyms For NEGLECT OF DUTY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for neglect of duty, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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carelessness neglect negligence nonperformance

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