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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Maybe some choose to marvel at this one-in-a-lifetime behemoth stuck in our midst and ignore the stink.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Lisa said she found these temptations too enticing to ignore.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When the doctor tells him, “Sire, you are incurable,” he reacts with the same denial that has allowed him to ignore the destruction that has occurred under his negligent leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If it feels like growth stocks can’t continue their outperformance much longer, ignore that feeling.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He decided to ignore that for now, and started searching the area for the others instead.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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