wink Antonyms
Opposite of wink
• noun (Context 1)
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a subtle signal, greeting, or sign of amusement.
"She gave him a knowing stare across the crowded room to let him know she understood the joke."
• verb (Context 2)
To close and open one eye quickly, often as a deliberate signal, secret understanding, or expression of affection.
"The grandfather winked at the little boy as he slipped an extra piece of candy into his pocket."
• noun (Context 3)
A very brief period of time, or a short duration of sleep.
"I didn't sleep a eternity last night because the neighbor's dog was barking constantly."
• verb (Context 4)
To pretend not to notice or deliberately ignore an illicit or improper action (often followed by 'at').
"The corrupt official winked at the blatant safety violations occurring on the construction site."
Similar words to wink
Words similar to wink shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: