Synonyms for
Dismissal
Definition
Dismissal means the act of telling someone to leave their job or position.
Synonyms & similar words
sacking
dismission
pinkslip
sack
release
firing
judgmentofdismissal
judgementofdismissal
discharge
liberation
termination
firing
layoff
discharge
sacking
ouster
expulsion
removal
eviction
banishment
exile
elimination
retirement
resignation
quitting
withdrawal
departure
abandonment
rejection
elimination
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- summary dismissal
- unfair dismissal
- wrongful dismissal
- dismissal from service
- dismissal of charges
- dismissal of a claim
- grounds for dismissal
- notice of dismissal
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal or employment contexts. 'Dismissal' can refer to ending employment or rejecting a case or idea.
Example sentences
- The teacher gave me a dismissal slip to leave school early.
- The dismissal of the employee was due to his poor performance.
- The football coach's dismissal was a surprise to the players.
- The judge's dismissal of the case was based on a lack of evidence.
- The company's dismissal of the CEO led to a backlash from shareholders.
Quotes
The dismissal of our illusions is the discovery of ourselves. - Paul Valery
The dismissal of the old order of politics is most refreshing. - Steve Schmidt
The dismissal of a great man is a tragedy for the people. - Mehmet Murat Ildan