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not listen

VERB

disobey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contravene defy evade flout ignore infringe misbehave overstep transgress violate

STRONG

balk counteract dare decline desert differ disagree mutiny neglect object rebel recalcitrate resist revolt revolutionize riot shirk strike withstand

WEAK

be remiss break rules fly in face of go counter to insurrect not heed not mind pay no attention to revolution rise in arms run riot set aside take law into own hands

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behave obey observe

STRONG

accept agree aid assist comply concur conform consent do go along harmonize help support

WEAK

oblige regard submit

Example Sentences

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He also recalled the prophet Isaiah’s words: “Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In his Palm Sunday homily last week, Pope Leo said that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Alijah Arenas, please do not listen to your father.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

He said he had been working at Tesla for three years and charged that management "does not listen to employees", whereas "IG Metall is working hard to represent our interests".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

She had told him as much before, but Catelyn was finding that kings do not listen half so attentively as sons.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

not listen

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