wink Synonyms
Another word for 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 blink 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 instant last night because the neighbor's dog was barking constantly."
• verb (Context 4)
To shine or flash on and off intermittently.
"City lights winked in the distance as the airplane began its final descent."
• noun (Context 5)
A momentary gleam or flash of light.
"The sailor navigated by the faint glimmer of the distant lighthouse."
• verb (Context 6)
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."
Opposites of wink
The opposite of wink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: