Synonyms for
Dismissed
Definition
To order or allow someone or something to leave or go away.
Synonyms & similar words
usherout
dissolve
discount
can
sendpacking
givethesack
throwout
discharged
fired
sendaway
fire
disregard
laidoff
terminate
pushaside
displace
givetheaxe
hire
sack
ignore
drop
brushaside
brushoff
pinkslipped
givenotice
fire
terminate
remove
release
expel
discharge
sack
eject
oust
evict
banish
reject
eliminate
exclude
displace
retire
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- dismissed from service
- dismissed the case
- dismissed the idea
- dismissed the complaint
- dismissed with prejudice
- dismissed without prejudice
- dismissed the charges
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal contexts (dismissed the case) or when ending employment (dismissed from service). Can also mean to disregard or ignore something.
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Example sentences
- The boss dismissed the employee for being late.
- I dismissed the idea of going to the beach because it was too cold.
- The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
- The teacher dismissed the class early because of the storm.
- The manager dismissed the meeting after only ten minutes.