Dismiss

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/dɪsˈmɪs/
To dismiss means to send away or to reject something, often in formal or business contexts.

Examples

  • Her dismissal of the complaint upset many participants.
  • The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
  • The committee dismissed the petition after review.
  • The manager dismissed the proposal as unrealistic.
  • She dismisses any rumors about the project.

Similar words

Brush offRejectDeclineSpurnIgnoreSend awayRefuseDischargeRejectTerminate

Meanings

To send away

to allow someone to leave or to send someone away from a place.
derived from Latin dimittere meaning ‘to send away’, via Old French desmettre.

Examples

  • Dismiss the clerk after the meeting ended.
  • The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
  • She dismisses any rumors about the project.
  • All employees were dismissed early on Friday.
  • The dismissal of the staff caused a stir among the union.

Similar words

RejectIgnoreTerminateDischargeSend away

To reject

to refuse to consider or accept something, such as an idea or proposal.
from Latin dimittere ‘to send away’, later used figuratively to mean ‘refuse’.

Examples

  • The manager dismissed the proposal as unrealistic.
  • He dismisses criticism quickly.
  • They dismissed the rumor without further investigation.
  • The committee dismissed the petition after review.
  • Her dismissal of the complaint upset many participants.

Similar words

RejectRefuseDeclineSpurnBrush off
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