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What is another word for dismiss? – 166 dismiss Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    reject refuse decline deny repudiate renounce abandon relinquish release free discharge fire terminate let go lay off axe sack oust expel eject banish exile remove depose dethrone dismiss discharge cashier drop can bounce sack boot turf dump discard shed cast off throw out turn out send away send packing show the door.

    Meaning of dismiss

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "dismiss" means to send someone or something away, or to stop considering something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "dismiss" as to permit or cause to leave, to stop considering or thinking about, or to treat as unworthy of consideration.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "dismiss" as to tell someone to leave, or to refuse to consider something.

    Example Uses

    • The company decided to dismiss the employee due to poor performance.
    • She dismissed the idea of going to the party, preferring to stay home instead.
    • The judge dismissed the case, citing lack of evidence.
    • The teacher dismissed the class early, giving the students a surprise break.
    • He dismissed the rumor as untrue, saying it was just a myth.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    retain keep maintain preserve conserve protect defend support uphold sustain continue renew extend prolong invite welcome accept approve confirm endorse ratify validate adopt embrace entertain consider ponder reflect deliberate hire employ engage recruit.

    Related Nouns

    termination dismissal rejection refusal denial abandonment relinquishment release freedom discharge firing layoff axing sacking ousting expulsion ejection banishment exile removal deposition dethronement departure exit withdrawal separation severance.

    Related Verbs

    terminate fire lay off axe sack oust expel eject banish exile remove depose dethrone release free discharge relinquish abandon reject refuse decline deny repudiate renounce drop can bounce boot turf dump discard.

    Related Adjectives

    rejected refused denied abandoned relinquished released free discharged fired laid off axed sacked ousted expelled ejected banished exiled removed deposed dethroned terminated dismissed unwanted undesirable unwelcome uninvited unacceptable unapproved disapproved rejected refused declined.