Antonyms for blink at


Grammar : Verb
Spell : blingk
Phonetic Transcription : blɪŋk


Definition of blink at

Origin :
  • 1580s, perhaps from Middle Dutch blinken "to glitter," of uncertain origin, possibly, with German blinken "to gleam, sparkle, twinkle," from a nasalized form of base found in Old English blican "to shine, glitter" (see bleach (v.)).
  • Middle English had blynke (c.1300) in the sense "a brief gleam or spark," perhaps a variant of blench "to move suddenly or sharply; to raise one's eyelids" (c.1200), perhaps from the rare Old English blencan "deceive." Related: Blinked; blinking. The last, as a euphemism for a stronger word, is attested by 1914.
  • As in absolve : verb free from responsibility, duty
  • As in omit : verb exclude, forget
  • As in overlook : verb make allowances for
  • As in pardon : verb forgive
  • As in permit : verb allow participation
  • As in slight : verb offend, insult
  • As in sneeze at : verb disregard
  • As in tolerate : verb allow, indulge
  • As in bypass : verb avoid
  • As in acquit : verb announce removal of blame
  • As in OK : verb permit
  • As in discount : verb ignore; treat as insignificant
  • As in disregard : verb ignore; make light of

Synonyms for blink at

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