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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Like others, Garay said she feared the government would use the new study to ignore cases like those of her son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

At this point, investors are hoping for the best and trying to ignore all the ongoing uncertainties about the war even as the S&P 500 wrapped up its worst quarter since 2022 on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But the mystery proved too compelling to ignore.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

Satisfied, he started back down the hall, trying to ignore the growing ache in his shoulder.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

ignore

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