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disr-i-GAHD/ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/

To disregard is to ignore something or treat it as unimportant: disregard the instruction; in complete disregard of. Ignore is everyday; overlook can be accidental. Do not disregard the command word. As a noun: a disregard for safety. Do not mix with regard (consider / respect).

Meaning

To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.

Examples

• “Do not disregard the command word; it decides the marks.”
• “A reckless disregard for safety, which is a legal-news collocation.”

Good to know

disregard + noun; disregard for / of. Everyday: ignore. Noun: a disregard for. Opposite: heed / follow. Mark schemes and H&S. Mix-up: regard.

Near in meaning

ignore

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