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ignore Synonyms

Another word for ignore

Choosing another word for ignore depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

Usage Example

"The driver chose to disregard the warning signs and continued down the closed road."

Strongest
disregard
overlook
Strong
neglect
brush off
snub
shun
slight
pass over
bypass

• verb (Context 2)

To fail to consider something significant or important.

Usage Example

"This economic forecast ignores several crucial environmental factors."

Strong
omit
discount
exclude
set aside
leave out

• verb (Context 3)

To reject a bill of indictment as having insufficient evidence (of a grand jury in law).

Usage Example

"The grand jury decided to dismiss the indictment due to a lack of credible witnesses."

Strongest
dismiss
reject
Strong
throw out
quash

Opposites of ignore

The opposite of ignore shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

consider
heed
acknowledge
notice
indict
weigh
uphold
recognize
See all opposites of ignore

• Nearby Words

ignorance
ignorant
ignorantly
ignore
iguana
iiwi
ikelemba

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ignore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ignore
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