dismiss

Word Type: Verb

Definition

  • To send someone away or allow them to leave.
  • To reject or refuse to consider something as unimportant or unworthy of attention.

Example

  • “The teacher dismissed the students early for the holiday break.”
  • “He dismissed her ideas without even listening to them.”
  • “The manager dismissed the complaint, claiming it wasn’t a serious issue.”
  • “She dismissed the invitation because she had other plans.”
  • “They dismissed the rumors as mere gossip.”