Synonyms of dismissal

dismissal

noun

dis-ˈmi-səl 

as in firing

the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily

numerous dismissals from the company during the economic slump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firing
• furlough
• layoff
• discharge
• ax
• redundancy
• sack
• closing
• shutdown
• downsizing
• pink slip
• boot
• bum's rush
• heave-ho
• shake-up
• bird
• shakeout

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reemployment
• recall
• callback
• rehiring
• rehire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismissal

Towns asked, referencing his dismissal from Game 5 against the Spurs. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

After opening the season 2-0, the Terrapins’ home losses to Virginia Tech and UCLA will no doubt lead to more calls for the dismissal of Locksley, who is coming off consecutive 4-8 seasons and has an overall record of 39-51. — A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Apple initially won dismissal in 2023, and the Federal Circuit later revived the case. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Kotzmacher said the absence and dismissal of the issue only strengthened her resolve. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026