Synonyms of dismissed

dismissed

verb

past tense of dismiss

1

as in sacked

to let go from office, service, or employment

the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacked
• removed
• retired
• fired
• released
• terminated
• discharged
• axed
• cashiered
• canned
• bounced
• sent packing
• mustered out
• turned off
• pink-slipped
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• downsized
• kicked out
• separated
• trimmed
• unseated
• furloughed
• chucked (out)
• excessed
• booted (out)
• threw out
• drummed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• engaged
• retained
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• recruited
• reemployed
• subcontracted

2

as in ejected

to drive or force out

the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejected
• banished
• chased
• outed
• expelled
• removed
• sacked
• evicted
• ousted
• kicked out
• cast out
• routed
• sent packing
• bounced
• fired
• turned out
• booted (out)
• extruded
• threw out
• ran off
• drummed (out)
• exiled
• ostracized
• gave one the gate
• shut out
• dispossessed
• deported
• read out
• terminated
• retired
• turfed (out)
• discharged
• displaced
• expatriated
• axed
• released
• cashiered
• deforced
• canned
• mustered out
• defenestrated
• pink-slipped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• accepted
• admitted
• took
• welcomed
• took in
• entertained
• lodged
• housed
• sheltered
• harbored

3

as in minimized

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

critics dismissed his music as mere noise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minimized
• diminished
• criticized
• discounted
• denigrated
• disparaged
• denounced
• decried
• belittled
• derogated
• condemned
• disliked
• dumped on
• depreciated
• discredited
• deprecated
• ran down
• trashed
• talked down
• wrote off
• cried down
• played down
• scolded
• bad-mouthed
• dissed
• trash-talked
• kissed off
• vilipended
• poor-mouthed
• put down
• abused
• maligned
• censured
• slandered
• disgraced
• vilified
• discommended
• reprehended
• defamed
• disapproved (of)
• ripped
• traduced
• reprobated
• slurred
• aspersed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praised
• applauded
• approved
• extolled
• lauded
• exalted
• endorsed
• recommended
• magnified
• acclaimed
• glorified
• sanctioned
• favored
• commended
• complimented
• countenanced
• eulogized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismissed

And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026

Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility. —New York Daily News, 9 May 2026

Cycling can be guilty of prioritising traditionalism above all else — and there were individuals in the sport who dismissed them as YouTubers messing around, racing against genuine riders fighting to make a living. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026

As part of his plea deal, a murder charge was dismissed. —City News Service, Oc Register, 9 May 2026

She was dismissed in December 2024, then joined Eidevall’s staff in San Diego a month later. —Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

The official dismissed the delay as normal for Argentina’s slow-moving bureaucracy. —ABC News, 8 May 2026

On May 6, Pluto stationed retrograde in Aquarius, adding a layer of intensity to the mix, as this will begin to expose everything from hidden desires to uncomfortable dynamics that can no longer be dismissed in our personal lives. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed. —Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026