Ignore and Sympathize with

Opposite meaning terms

Ignore verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Sympathize with is an antonym for ignore.

Nearby Words: ignorance, ignoring

Sympathize with verb - To have sympathy for.

Usage example: don't expect me to sympathize with you—each month you should have paid off your credit card in full

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Ignore is an antonym for sympathize with in recognize worth topic.

Fittingly enough, Angel uses his innocent good looks and young age to get people to sympathize with him and ignore his true violent nature and sociopathic personality.

Source: Face of an Angel, Mind of a Demon

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