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wink Antonyms
Opposite of wink
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• noun (Context 1)
An act of closing and opening one eye quickly, typically as a subtle signal, greeting, or sign of amusement.
Usage Example
"She gave him a knowing stare across the crowded room to let him know she understood the joke."
Strong
stare
• verb (Context 2)
To close and open one eye quickly, often as a deliberate signal, secret understanding, or expression of affection.
Usage Example
"The grandfather winked at the little boy as he slipped an extra piece of candy into his pocket."
Strong
stare
glare
• verb (Context 3)
To pretend not to notice or deliberately ignore an illicit or improper action (often followed by 'at').
Usage Example
"The corrupt official winked at the blatant safety violations occurring on the construction site."
Strong
confront
punish
Similar words to wink
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to wink vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
twinkle
flash
overlook
ignore
flicker
nap
condone
gleam
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