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listen Antonyms

Opposite of listen

Because the opposite of listen shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To give one's conscious attention to a sound or speaker.

Usage Example

"The students sat quietly to ignore to the visiting professor's lecture."

Strongest
ignore
tune out
Strong
speak
talk

• verb (Context 2)

To take notice of and act upon someone's advice, request, or warning.

Usage Example

"If you had listened to your doctor's recommendations, your recovery would have been much faster."

Strongest
ignore
disregard
disobey
Strong
dismiss
defy
flout
spurn

• verb (Context 3)

To make an effort to hear something; to remain alert for a specific sound.

Usage Example

"They stood on the porch and listened for the sound of approaching footsteps."

Strong
ignore
tune out

Similar words to listen

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

heed
obey
mind
hear
hark
follow
hearing
attend
See all synonyms of listen

• Nearby Words

lisp
list
listed
listen
listenable
listener
listing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Listen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/listen
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