Word DISMISS: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

dismiss

🇺🇸 [dɪsˈmɪs]

Meanings

To send someone away, typically from a job or position, or to reject or disregard an idea, person, or thing. It can also mean to terminate an activity or process.

Examples

• The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeated tardiness.
• He dismissed her suggestion without considering it.
• She was dismissed from the meeting for being unprepared.
• The teacher dismissed the class early because of the snowstorm.
• He felt hurt when his ideas were dismissed as impractical.

Synonyms

fire • reject • send away

Antonyms

hire • accept • embrace