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eyeball Antonyms

Opposite of eyeball

Because the opposite of eyeball shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To look at, inspect, or stare at someone or something closely and intently (informal).

Usage Example

"The security guard eyeballed the visitors as they walked through the main entrance."

Strong
ignore
overlook

• verb (Context 2)

To estimate or judge the size, amount, or alignment of something purely by looking at it, without using measuring instruments (informal).

Usage Example

"Instead of using a measuring cup, the chef simply eyeballed the amount of olive oil needed for the dressing."

Strong
measure
calculate

Similar words to eyeball

Words similar to eyeball shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

eye
estimate
gauge
scrutinize
approximate
inspect
size up
viewer
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