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| blink |
to ignore or see with indifference (usu. fol. by "at"). [1/10 definitions] |
| connive |
to ignore or fail to report a wrongdoing, and thus tacitly support it (often fol. by "at"). [1/2 definitions] |
| disregard |
to pay no attention to; ignore. [1/2 definitions] |
| elide |
to pass over, ignore, or suppress. [1/2 definitions] |
| go to any lengths |
to ignore possible danger, discomfort, or inconvenience in pursuing a goal. |
| overlook |
to pay no attention to; ignore. [1/4 definitions] |
| play possum |
to pretend to be asleep or dead; keep very still to avoid being noticed. Opossums do this so predators will ignore them. |
| rise above |
to ignore or feign indifference to. |
| run away |
to ignore or try not to face (problems, difficult situations, or the like). [1/3 definitions] |
| shrug off |
to ignore or minimize. [1/3 definitions] |
| slight |
to pointedly ignore or treat with indifference or a lack of courtesy. [1/8 definitions] |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. [1/2 definitions] |
| take into account |
to consider; to not ignore. |
| tune out |
(informal) to break away from or ignore. |
| turn a blind eye |
to ignore or tolerate behavior that is considered wrong, or that is against a rule or against the law. |
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