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dismiss Synonyms

Another word for dismiss

Choosing another word for dismiss depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To treat an idea, feeling, or suggestion as unworthy of serious consideration.

Usage Example

"We should not reject her proposal before examining the financial data."

Strongest
reject
disregard
Strong
discount
brush off
shrug off
write off
ignore
spurn

• verb (Context 2)

To order or allow someone to leave, especially from an assembly, classroom, or formal gathering.

Usage Example

"The professor decided to send away the lecture ten minutes early."

Strongest
send away
release
Strong
excuse
disband
let go
adjourn

• verb (Context 3)

To discharge someone from employment or office, typically due to unsatisfactory performance or misconduct.

Usage Example

"The company had to discharge several employees following the internal audit."

Strongest
discharge
fire
sack
Strong
terminate
let go
remove
oust
lay off

• verb (Context 4)

To refuse to hear or try a legal case any further in court.

Usage Example

"The judge decided to throw out the lawsuit due to a lack of credible evidence."

Strongest
throw out
Strong
quash
disallow
reject
set aside

• verb (Context 5)

To end the innings of a batter or a side (in cricket).

Usage Example

"The fast bowler managed to bowl out the opening batter for just twelve runs."

Strong
bowl out

Opposites of dismiss

The opposite of dismiss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hire
summon
employ
consider
appoint
uphold
convene
accept
See all opposites of dismiss

• Nearby Words

dismayingly
dismember
dismemberment
dismiss
dismissal
dismissible
dismissive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dismiss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dismiss
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