dismissing

[dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ]

dismissing Definition

  • 1order or allow to leave; send away.
  • 2treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
  • 3refuse to consider or acknowledge.

Using dismissing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dismissing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher dismissed the class early.

  • Example

    He dismissed the idea as impractical.

  • Example

    She dismissed his concerns as trivial.

  • Example

    The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.

dismissing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dismissing

Antonyms for dismissing

Phrases with dismissing

  • stop thinking about something or someone

    Example

    I tried to dismiss the thought from my mind, but it kept coming back.

  • treat something as unimportant or insignificant

    Example

    He dismissed my concerns with a wave of the hand and continued talking.

  • dismiss a legal case without preventing it from being brought to court again in the future

    Example

    The judge dismissed the case without prejudice, allowing the plaintiff to refile the lawsuit later.

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Summary: dismissing in Brief

To 'dismiss' [dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ] is to send away or refuse to consider something. It can be used in various contexts, such as dismissing a class or a legal case, or dismissing an idea or concern as unworthy of attention. Phrases like 'dismiss from one's mind' and 'dismiss with a wave of the hand' describe ways of ignoring or forgetting something.