Definitions and Examples of discharge, dismiss
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To release someone from a duty, responsibility, or obligation.
Example
After completing his term of service, he was discharged from the military.
To remove someone from a job or position; to reject or refuse to consider an idea or proposal.
Example
The company decided to dismiss him due to his poor performance.
Key Differences: discharge vs dismiss
- 1Discharge is used when someone is released from a duty or obligation, such as military service or hospitalization.
- 2Dismiss is used when someone is removed from a job or position, or when an idea or proposal is rejected.
Effective Usage of discharge, dismiss
- 1Military Service: Use enlist and discharge to describe the process of joining and leaving the military.
- 2Employment: Use enlist and dismiss to describe the process of hiring and firing employees.
- 3Legal Proceedings: Use dismiss to describe the rejection of a legal case or motion.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of enlist are discharge and dismiss. Discharge is used when someone is released from a duty or obligation, while dismiss is used when someone is removed from a job or position or when an idea or proposal is rejected. These words can be used in various contexts such as military service, employment, and legal proceedings.
