Dismiss Definition
dismiss
verb
- bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances"
- cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration; "This case is dismissed!"
- stop associating with; "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock"
- terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers"
- end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave; "I was dismissed after I gave my report"
- declare void; "The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections"
"Dismiss" in song lyrics
See how dismiss is used in real songs:
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"What clinch this, I'm ready to dismiss"
Afu-Ra — Dynamite -
"The fortified mental grimy that you can't dismiss"
Da Bush Babees — We Run Things -
"We let bygones be bygones and then dismiss"
Insane Clown Posse — Somebody's Dissin U
Words that rhyme with dismiss
Usage tips for "dismiss"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dismiss" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dismiss to find words that pair well.