neglecting
v.v. failing to take care of someone or something properly. It means you are not giving enough attention to a person, a job, or a thing that needs it.
v. failing to provide proper care, attention, or maintenance to something or someone. Present participle of 'neglect'; describes the ongoing act of ignoring responsibilities or needs.
He is neglecting his garden, so the plants are dying.
By neglecting the regular maintenance of the car, the owner risked a much more expensive repair in the future.
The report suggests that by neglecting the emotional needs of the students, the institution is inadvertently hindering their long-term academic success and personal development.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it can be followed by a noun or a gerund.
He is neglecting of his duties.He is neglecting his duties.Neglect is a transitive verb and takes a direct object without the preposition 'of'.