unsee

Definitions

To attempt to forget or disregard something that has been seen, typically because it was unpleasant or disturbing.

To mentally undo the act of perceiving something.

Examples

Once you see the hidden image in the pattern, it is impossible to unsee it.

I wish I could unsee the disturbing scene from that horror movie.

Some things, once witnessed, are impossible to unsee no matter how hard you try.

Synonyms

forget obliterate erase disregard ignore suppress repress

Antonyms

remember recall recollect witness observe perceive visualize