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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“So for policy, I don’t think we should focus on one group — college graduates — and ignore others,” Bloom told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Leigh, who works for production company Eight Engines, said he could not ignore an email pitching the documentary, sent by Gary Allen.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

This may seem admirable, but only if you ignore that you’re being treated like a 9-year-old.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He turned to the watery blue haze, which seemed to ignore his inquiry.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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