Dereliction

Synonyms of dereliction

• neglect
• abandonment
• forsaking

Antonyms of dereliction

• attention
• care
• diligence

Collocations of dereliction

dereliction of duty

Frequency: 80 %

The soldier was reprimanded for his dereliction of duty.

dereliction of responsibility

Frequency: 70 %

The CEO was fired for his dereliction of responsibility.

dereliction of trust

Frequency: 60 %

His dereliction of trust led to the downfall of the company.

dereliction of power

Frequency: 50 %

The politician's dereliction of power resulted in public outrage.

dereliction of contract

Frequency: 40 %

The company was sued for dereliction of contract.

Idiomatic Expressions for dereliction

• Phrase: dereliction of responsibility
  Meaning: neglect or failure to carry out one's duties or obligations
  Usage: The government was criticized for its dereliction of responsibility in addressing the needs of the homeless population.