suffer neglect
Frequency: 7.011.3 per million words
to be harmed or damaged by a lack of care
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Examples (10)
- The buildings suffered neglect for centuries.
- Many old houses in the area suffer from neglect due to lack of funds.
- Children who suffer neglect often face developmental challenges.
- The antique furniture began to suffer neglect after its owner moved away.
- It's heartbreaking to see animals suffer neglect in uncaring environments.
- The park's once beautiful gardens had suffered years of neglect.
- If crops suffer neglect, the harvest will be significantly reduced.
- Patients in understaffed hospitals may suffer neglect in their care.
- Communities often suffer from neglect when economic downturns occur.
- His talent might suffer neglect if he doesn't practice regularly.