Synonyms for

Dismissing

Verb / dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ / Another word for dismissing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To reject or ignore something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

fire terminate dissolve discount can disregard hire displace sack drop dismiss ignore reject ignore disregard overlook spurn shun snub repudiate abandon forsake refuse decline deny exclude oust

Synonyms by register

Formal

reject disregard neglect overlook discount

Informal

brush off write off pooh-pooh shrug off

Literary

scorn spurn disdain

Antonyms

accept consider acknowledge entertain regard endorse validate

Common collocations

  • dismiss a claim
  • dismiss an idea
  • dismiss a suggestion
  • dismiss a person
  • dismiss a report
  • dismiss the possibility
  • dismiss the charges

Word family

noun dismissal
verb dismiss
adjective dismissive

Usage note

Dismissing often implies a judgment that something is unworthy of consideration. Be mindful of the context; 'dismiss' can also mean to let someone leave, as in 'The doctor dismissed the patient.'

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Example sentences

  1. The boss was dismissing the employee for being late to work every day.
  2. I tried to tell my friend the truth, but she dismissed my advice.
  3. The coach was dismissing the team after practice.
  4. The politician dismissed the accusations as false.
  5. The chef dismissed the idea of adding more salt to the dish.

Quotes

  • The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much. - William Hazlitt
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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