Synonyms of closes one's eyes to

closes one's eyes to

phrase

present tense third-person singular of close one's eyes to

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• explains
• justifies
• shrugs off
• passes over
• glosses (over)
• winks (at)
• blinks (at)
• brushes (aside or off)
• disregards
• pardons
• excuses
• papers over
• discounts
• forgives and forgets
• condones
• glozes (over)
• remits
• overpasses
• whitewashes
• waves (aside or off)
• rationalizes
• vindicates
• waives
• exonerates
• absolves
• acquits
• exculpates
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objects (to)
• notes
• marks
• minds
• heeds