Blanking

/ˈblæŋkɪŋ/ verb

The act of intentionally ignoring someone, forgetting something, or going blank in your mind; also, a manufacturing process of cutting or shaping metal sheets.

From blank + -ing. In psychology and social contexts, it refers to deliberately pushing aside thoughts or recognition. In manufacturing, it refers to creating a blank or preliminary piece from raw material.

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