DISREGARDS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

disregards

verb

present tense third-person singular of disregard

as in despises

to ignore in a disrespectful manner disregarded the wishes of his tradition-conscious family in his choice of a bride

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as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to disregarded the posted warnings of avalanche danger and went skiing anyway

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as in forgives

to dismiss as of little importance this essay is so good that I can safely disregard a couple of spelling errors

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Recent Examples of disregards Every message that disregards what a buyer has already revealed is a quiet act of betrayal. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 But attorneys for people seeking asylum say the law has long meant anyone arriving at a port of entry should be screened, and blocking arrivals disregards the nation’s ideals. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 Bhattacharya said the test-negative design disregards data about people who were never hospitalized. — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 June 2026 In some cases, the division is marked by rules or norms, which Trump characteristically disregards. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Debbie Wasserman Schultz disregards criticism Longtime Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is staying in the race to represent a historically Black Broward County congressional district — even after a public admonishment from state party Chair Nikki Fried. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Allowing others to walk through these spaces as part of a Family Night event diminishes that reality and disregards their humanity. — Michelle Begin, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2026 In the letter, Wicker said the facility would not generate economic return, would place significant strain on local resources and disregards the concerns of the community. — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Feb. 2026

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Naturally, this puts him at odds with the Green Lantern Corps – but Sinestro really really despises the Guardians of the Universe the most here.

— Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
But Kennedy despises the technology and has spread significant misinformation about mRNA technology.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of despises

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If a cyclist ignores a moving violation summons and gets stopped again while cycling, there’s nothing the NYPD can do other than issue more moving violation summonses that will be ignored and go unpaid.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
But that’s a much smaller part of the story than the argument suggests, and ignores that the majority of the competitive stakes in major European divisions are driven by the quest for continental competition.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignores

Verb

Memory loss associated with ECT treatment can include retrograde amnesia, in which the patient forgets events in the weeks or months – sometimes, though rarely, even the years – prior to treatment.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Framed by the background of struggling, working class Mexican immigrant parents — roots the candidate never forgets and frequently mentions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgets

Verb

Jaida Hargrove's grandfather, Rick Arrate, lived alone on Peavine Mountain, which overlooks Reno and Sparks.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Located in the heart of it all, the home’s terrace overlooks the medina rooftops, Koutobia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, but still feels a world away from the city’s bustle.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooks

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But the directive conspicuously neglects to mention local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with data centers.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026

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