Ignore
Ignore verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: although the movie is a cinematic tour de force, one can't ignore the fact that it seriously distorts history
Wink and ignore are semantically related. in disregard on purpose topic. In some cases you can use "Wink" instead a verb "Ignore".
Wink
Wink verb - To secretly sympathize with or pretend ignorance of something improper or unlawful.
Usage example: the whole sporting world seems to wink as untold sums are bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl
Common collocations
| eyes | ignore eyes | wink eyes |
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