Ignore and Lay

Ignore

Ignore verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Lay is an antonym for ignore.

Nearby Words: ignorance, ignoring

Lay

Lay verb - To establish or apply as a charge or penalty.
Usage example: state officials tried to lay a tax on merchandise sold over the Internet

Ignore is an antonym for lay.

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Common collocations

attack ignore attack lay attack
people ignore people lay people
way ignore way lay way
eyes ignore eyes lay eyes

Both words in one sentence

  • The ability to ignore ranged casualties and being one of the few Legions with access to widespread Stubborn and Fearless means the Iron Warriors can lay claim to having one of the best morale in the entire Heresy.
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