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dismissal Synonyms

Another word for dismissal

Choosing another word for dismissal depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave, especially the formal termination of a person's employment or removal from an official position.

Usage Example

"The employee filed an appeal claiming that his sudden discharge from the company was unjust."

Strongest
discharge
termination
firing
Strong
removal
sacking
expulsion
ouster
release

• noun (Context 2)

The act of treating an idea, feeling, or claim as unworthy of serious consideration.

Usage Example

"Her quick rejection of the safety concerns worried the engineering team."

Strongest
rejection
disregard
Strong
repudiation
brush-off
rebuff
refusal

• noun (Context 3)

A formal decision by a judge or court to end a legal case without imposing liability or proceeding to a full trial.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney filed a motion for the quashing of all charges due to insufficient evidence."

Strong
quashing
discharge
annulment

Opposites of dismissal

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

acceptance
appointment
hiring
retention
reinstatement
consideration
recruitment
approval
See all opposites of dismissal

• Nearby Words

dismember
dismemberment
dismiss
dismissal
dismissible
dismissive
dismissively

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