It's better to ignore his eccentricities.
Source: tatoeba (15821)
Ignore
/ɪɡˈnɔː/
Synonyms for "ignore" (350 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (70)
Strong matches (105)
diminishdisapprovediscarddisclaimdiscountdisdaindismissdisobeydisowndispensedisregarddowneaseeatelideembargoendureevadeexceptexclude
Show 48 more words
excuseextenuatefailfloutforgetforgiveforswearfreeze outgive no heedgive the go-bygloss overgo counter tohear nothingisolatejudge notjumpkeep outkisslapselaughlean over backwardsleaveleave outleave unavengedleave well enough alonelessenlet golet it golet passlet ridelet slidelet sliplet well enough alonelisten to reasonlive and let livelive withlock outlook right throughlook the other waylose sight oflose track ofmake allowance formake allowances formake light ofmake little ofmincemindmiss
Verb(20 words)
disengageddismissdismiss findingsdismissesdismissingdisobey safety rules lawlesslydisobeyeddisobeyingdisregard artdisregardeddisrespectsdissembleforgetsignoringimmaterializeimmaterializedmarginalizemisheedmisregardmissed
Noun(14 words)
display disinterestdisregard artworksdisregard biologydisregard energydisregard for lawsdisregard of datadisregardingdisregardsfloutingghostghostingghostslook awaymissed clue
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (175)
Noun(36 words)
mitigateneglectnodnot attendnot care fornot conformnot get involvednot heednot keepnot listennot mindnot noticenot observenot thinknot write offomitostracizeoverlookoverpasspalliate
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pass bypass overpass uppay no attentionpay no attention topay no mindpocketpocket the affrontpooh poohpooh-poohprecludeprohibitpush asiderebuffrecantrefuserefuse to acknowledgerefuse to considerrefuse to cooperaterefuse to recognizeregard with indulgencerejectrelegaterenouncerepelrepudiaterepulserulescoff atscornscoutsee both sidessee nothingsend to coventryset at defianceset at naughtset naught byshove awayshut outskipskirtsleepslideslightslurslur oversnapsnubsoft pedalsoft-pedalsoftenspurnstomachsuspend judgmentswallowswallow an insulttabootaketake for grantedthink little ofthrow awaythrow outtoleratetrampletransgresstuneturn aside provocationturn awayturn outturn the other cheekvarnishview with indulgenceviolatewaivewhitewashwink at
Verb(36 words)
Adverb(1 words)
not matter
Adjective(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: discount, disregard, neglect, brush off, snub.
- Sentence evidence is available for ignore, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ignore".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ignore"
Keep "ignore" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ignore" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ignore", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ignore" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Count as one fractions of half a yen and over, but ignore those of less.
Source: tatoeba (27844)
Were I you, I would ignore it.
Source: tatoeba (30619)
Should you have settled the account since this mail was written, please ignore our reminder.
Source: tatoeba (30992)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ignore"?
Closest matches include discount, disregard, neglect, brush off, snub.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ignore"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.