Synonyms of closed one's eyes to

closed one's eyes to

phrase

past tense of close one's eyes to

as in ignored

to dismiss as of little importance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignored
• overlooked
• glossed (over)
• winked (at)
• blinked (at)
• shrugged off
• explained
• brushed (aside or off)
• passed over
• justified
• pardoned
• disregarded
• excused
• glozed (over)
• discounted
• forgave and forgot
• forgave
• condoned
• remitted
• papered over
• whitewashed
• overpassed
• waved (aside or off)
• rationalized
• acquitted
• exonerated
• waived
• vindicated
• absolved
• exculpated
• cleared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objected (to)
• marked
• noted
• minded
• heeded