DISMISS

/dɪsˈmɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. verb bar from attention or consideration. — synonyms: disregard, brush_aside, brush_off, discount, push_aside, ignore
  2. verb cease to consider. — synonyms: throw_out
  3. verb stop associating with. — synonyms: send_packing, send_away, drop
  4. verb terminate the employment of. — synonyms: displace, fire, give_notice, can, give_the_axe, send_away, sack, force_out
  5. verb end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave. — synonyms: usher_out
  6. verb declare void. — synonyms: dissolve

Examples

  • “The company dismissed me after less than a year.”
  • “The soldiers were dismissed after the parade.”
  • “He dismissed all thoughts of acting again.”

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