Some trot about to bear false witness, and say anything for money; and though judges know of it, yet for a bribe they wink at it, and suffer false contracts to prevail against equity.
And yet, as though he knew it not, / His knowledge winks, and lets his humours reign.
Obstinacy can not be winked at, but must be subdued.
He winked at me.
She winked her eye.
The light winks.
I couldn't bear to leave him where he is. I shouldn't sleep a wink for thinking of him.