Definitions

blink

[blingk] / blɪŋk /

VERB

wink of eye; twinkle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flash flicker flutter sparkle squint

STRONG

bat glimmer glitter nictate nictitate scintillate shimmer

Antonyms

WEAK

attend be aware pay attention

VERB

ignore

Synonyms

STRONGEST

forget

STRONG

bypass condone connive cushion discount disregard fail neglect omit overlook overpass slight

WEAK

pass by turn a blind eye

Antonyms

STRONG

accomplish achieve attend complete finish pay attention prevent regard respect succeed

WEAK

be aware

Example Sentences

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If you were on the grand jury, can you blink twice if you were under duress?

From Slate • May 2, 2026

The question is who suffers most—and who will blink first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"I just want to blink and have it all done and over. I don't even want to think about the next steps," Kiana said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Its LED eyes blink to signal to human co-workers where it is directing its attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

I hold my throbbing head and blink stars out my eyes.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas