Synonyms for Dismiss
Definition of 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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dismiss"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like can, discount, disregard can replace "dismiss" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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