Antonyms for wink at

Grammar : Verb

Spell : wingk

Phonetic Transcription : wɪŋk

Definition of wink at

Origin : Old English wincian "to nod, wink," from Proto-Germanic *wenkanan (cf. Dutch wenken, Old High German winkan, German winken), a gradational variant of the root of Old High German wankon "to stagger, totter," Old Norse vakka "to stray, hover," from PIE *weng- "to bend, curve." The meaning "close an eye as a hint or signal" is first recorded c.1100; that of "close one's eyes to fault or irregularity" first attested late 15c. Related: Winked; winking.

As in absolve : verb free from responsibility, duty
As in overlook : verb make allowances for
As in pardon : verb forgive
As in permit : verb allow participation
As in tolerate : verb allow, indulge
As in trifle : verb toy with; mess around
As in bypass : verb avoid
As in acquit : verb announce removal of blame
As in OK : verb permit
As in condone : verb make allowance for
As in coquet : verb tease
As in disregard : verb ignore; make light of
As in excuse : verb forgive, absolve; justify
As in flirt : verb make advances toward someone
As in forgive : verb stop blame and grant pardon

Synonyms for wink at

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