ignore

/ɪɡˈnɔːr/
verb
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Definition

1

To pay no attention to someone or something; to deliberately not notice or respond

She tried to ignore the noise from the construction site outside her window.

2

To refuse to consider or take action on something; to dismiss as unimportant

The company chose to ignore the warning signs of financial trouble until it was too late.

Synonyms

disregardOften implies a sense of intentionally not following rules or advice overlookCan imply missing something due to lack of attention or care, rather than a deliberate choice dismissOften implies a sense of formally or officially rejecting something

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