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Definitions

ignore

[ig-nawr, -nohr] / ɪgˈnɔr, -ˈnoʊr /
VERB
disregard on purpose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avoid discount fail forget neglect overlook reject scorn
STRONG
blink cold-shoulder disdain evade omit pooh-pooh slight wink
WEAK
be oblivious to brush off bury one's head in sand let it go look the other way overpass pass over pay no attention to pay no mind shut eyes to take no notice tune out turn back on turn blind eye turn deaf ear
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve approve attend complete finish succeed
STRONG
praise
WEAK
acknowledge heed look at note notice pay attention recognize regard take notice

Example Sentences

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But the mystery proved too compelling to ignore.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The company has said that attacks over rates ignore market realities: Last year, the insurer lost money underwriting home insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

While Chisora has exceeded all expectations during his 19-year career, the punishment he has absorbed across 346 rounds is difficult to ignore.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Price action would be hard to ignore as Tuesday’s small gap completed a bullish island reversal.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I had posts to schedule, emails to ignore, and comments to answer.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.