Synonyms of dismisses

dismisses

verb

present tense third-person singular of dismiss

1

as in removes

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

• removes
• retires
• sacks
• fires
• releases
• terminates
• discharges
• axes
• bounces
• cans
• turns off
• downsizes
• shows (someone) the door
• musters out
• sends packing
• pink-slips
• separates
• excesses
• lays off
• unseats
• cashiers
• boots (out)
• trims
• kicks out
• furloughs
• chucks (out)
• drums (out)
• throws out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retains
• employs
• engages
• hires
• keeps
• signs (up or on)
• takes on
• contracts
• rehires
• recruits
• reemploys
• subcontracts

2

as in ejects

to drive or force out

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejects
• banishes
• chases
• outs
• expels
• removes
• evicts
• ousts
• extrudes
• casts out
• boots (out)
• kicks out
• routs
• turns out
• bounces
• runs off
• drums (out)
• sacks
• throws out
• turfs (out)
• ostracizes
• fires
• gives one the gate
• sends packing
• dispossesses
• displaces
• shuts out
• deports
• terminates
• exiles
• reads out
• retires
• expatriates
• deforces
• axes
• releases
• discharges
• cans
• defenestrates
• cashiers
• musters out
• pink-slips

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receives
• accepts
• admits
• takes
• welcomes
• takes in
• shelters
• harbors
• houses
• entertains
• lodges

3

as in minimizes

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

critics dismissed his music as mere noise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minimizes
• diminishes
• criticizes
• disparages
• denigrates
• decries
• belittles
• denounces
• deprecates
• derogates
• condemns
• discounts
• dislikes
• trashes
• depreciates
• runs down
• discredits
• talks down
• plays down
• dumps on
• disses
• scolds
• bad-mouths
• writes off
• cries down
• trash-talks
• kisses off
• vilipends
• poor-mouths
• puts down
• abuses
• maligns
• vilifies
• disapproves (of)
• rips
• censures
• slanders
• defames
• disgraces
• discommends
• traduces
• reprehends
• slurs
• reprobates
• asperses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• applauds
• praises
• exalts
• approves
• extols
• recommends
• lauds
• endorses
• magnifies
• glorifies
• favors
• commends
• sanctions
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismisses

Democratic lawmakers demand investigations and an oversight visit, alleging dangerous conditions and poor treatment aboard the Lincoln, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses the reports as exaggerated and misrepresented. — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhaenyra also dismisses Mysaria, a wise move carried out in a very unwise manner, given the woman’s cunning. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories. — Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Protests after Ukraine dismisses popular defense minister Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed a popular defense minister, leading to public protests. — semafor.com, 20 July 2026

Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026

De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Bisignano dismisses the criticism. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

Steve dismisses the idea, but Alice is already playing wing-woman. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026