English Synonym Finder

dismiss

Definitions

To order or allow someone to leave.

To treat something as unworthy of serious consideration.

To remove someone from a job or position.

Examples

The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeated absences.

It is unwise to dismiss his concerns without first listening to his reasoning.

The judge chose to dismiss the case due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

Synonyms

reject discharge fire discard ignore release expel

Antonyms

accept hire retain embrace consider welcome appoint