ignore

The word “ignore” has 2 syllables: ig-nore.

It's pronounced as /ɪɡˈnɔːr/.


What is synonym and antonym for ignore?

In the thesaurus, “ignore” has 14 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ignore along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ignore

  • avoid
  • discount
  • disregard
  • excuse
  • explain
  • fail
  • forget
  • forgive
  • justify
  • neglect
  • overlook
  • pardon
  • reject
  • scorn

Antonyms for ignore

  • accomplish
  • achieve
  • appreciate
  • approve
  • attend
  • complete
  • finish
  • heed
  • mark
  • mind
  • note
  • regard
  • remember
  • succeed
  • treasure

Meanings of ignore

  • verb
    1. To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
    2. To pretend to not notice someone or something.
    3. Fail to notice.
    4. Not to know.

Example Sentences

  • It's not wise to ignore the warning signs of potential danger.
  • Please ignore the distractions and focus on your work.
  • It's difficult to ignore the impact of climate change on our environment.
  • She chose to ignore his rude remarks and remain calm.
  • We cannot afford to ignore the needs of the most vulnerable members of our society.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ignore, such as: accomplish, achieve, appreciate, approve, attend, avoid, complete.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fail

  • break
  • break down
  • close
  • collapse
  • crash
  • decline
  • die
  • disappoint
  • drop
  • end
  • fade
  • fall
  • finish
  • flop
  • flunk
  • fold
  • forget
  • go
  • ignore
  • miss
  • neglect
  • sag
  • struggle
  • weaken

fails

jettisoned

negative

  • adverse
  • correct
  • decline
  • deny
  • disadvantage
  • dismiss
  • gloomy
  • handicap
  • harmful
  • hostile
  • ignore
  • kill
  • neutralize
  • no
  • offset
  • opposite
  • pessimistic
  • refusal
  • refuse
  • refute
  • reject
  • unfavorable
  • veto
  • weak

negatives

  • corrects
  • declines
  • denies
  • disadvantages
  • dismisses
  • disputes
  • downs
  • ignores
  • kills
  • liabilities
  • neutralizes
  • nos
  • offsets
  • opposites
  • outweighs
  • refuses
  • refutes
  • rejects
  • vetoes

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