Definition and Synonyms for Dismiss

Definition of Dismiss

1. Bar from attention or consideration Verb
2. Cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration Verb
3. Stop associating with Verb
4. Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position Verb
5. End one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave Verb
6. Declare void Verb

dismissal
Noun
derivation
3
1. a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
2. permission to go; the sending away of someone
3. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
dismission
Noun
derivation
1
1. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
dismissive
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. showing indifference or disregard
2. stopping to associate with
dismissible
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. subject to dismissal

Words Rhyme with dismiss

Etymology for dismiss