Synonyms of close one's eyes to

close one's eyes to

phrase

as in ignore

to dismiss as of little importance

They closed their eyes to the injustices taking place in their community.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignore
• forgive
• overlook
• explain
• gloss (over)
• justify
• shrug off
• forgive and forget
• brush (aside or off)
• pardon
• blink (at)
• wink (at)
• pass over
• disregard
• paper over
• excuse
• discount
• condone
• gloze (over)
• remit
• whitewash
• overpass
• wave (aside or off)
• rationalize
• waive
• absolve
• exonerate
• vindicate
• exculpate
• acquit
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• object (to)
• mind
• note
• mark
• heed