Synonyms of dismissing

dismissing

verb

present participle of dismiss

1

as in removing

to let go from office, service, or employment

the secretary was dismissed after it was discovered that she was stealing office supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removing
• sacking
• retiring
• firing
• releasing
• terminating
• discharging
• axing
• bouncing
• mustering out
• turning off
• canning
• pink-slipping
• cashiering
• showing (someone) the door
• sending packing
• separating
• downsizing
• trimming
• laying off
• unseating
• furloughing
• excessing
• kicking out
• drumming (out)
• chucking (out)
• booting (out)
• throwing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employing
• retaining
• engaging
• hiring
• keeping
• signing (up or on)
• taking on
• contracting
• rehiring
• recruiting
• reemploying
• subcontracting

2

as in ejecting

to drive or force out

the sick boy's nurse dismissed the visitors so he could get some rest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ejecting
• banishing
• chasing
• expelling
• evicting
• removing
• sacking
• ousting
• extruding
• casting out
• kicking out
• routing
• firing
• drumming (out)
• bouncing
• booting (out)
• outing
• running off
• turning out
• throwing out
• exiling
• ostracizing
• turfing (out)
• terminating
• sending packing
• dispossessing
• deporting
• giving one the gate
• displacing
• releasing
• shutting out
• discharging
• retiring
• expatriating
• reading out
• axing
• deforcing
• defenestrating
• mustering out
• cashiering
• pink-slipping
• canning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepting
• receiving
• admitting
• taking
• taking in
• welcoming
• entertaining
• sheltering
• harboring
• lodging
• housing

3

as in minimizing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

critics dismissed his music as mere noise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minimizing
• diminishing
• criticizing
• discounting
• denigrating
• disparaging
• belittling
• decrying
• derogating
• denouncing
• condemning
• disliking
• deprecating
• depreciating
• trashing
• running down
• discrediting
• dumping on
• talking down
• dissing
• bad-mouthing
• playing down
• writing off
• crying down
• trash-talking
• scolding
• vilipending
• abusing
• poor-mouthing
• kissing off
• putting down
• vilifying
• slandering
• maligning
• censuring
• defaming
• ripping
• disapproving (of)
• disgracing
• discommending
• reprobating
• reprehending
• slurring
• traducing
• aspersing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• approving
• applauding
• extolling
• recommending
• endorsing
• exalting
• magnifying
• glorifying
• favoring
• sanctioning
• lauding
• commending
• acclaiming
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dismissing

Yet, our president is dismissing all of the concerns as a hoax. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

Owner Jim Crane already enacted one by dismissing general manager Dana Brown in August. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The company and the NFL scored three legal wins this week in the Southern District of New York, with judges dismissing lawsuits accusing the online retailer and the football league of illegally conspiring to suppress competition. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Five times in the last two months, the president has sneered at and insulted female reporters, mocking their appearance or dismissing their credentials. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Now with Jane Doe recanting her claims, Carter’s attorneys have filed a notice to the judge, dismissing all claims against her — though their case against her former attorney, Buzbee, still stands. — Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

In previous orders, Kiir has alarmed observers by dismissing important officials. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Durbin's devoted much of his opening testimony to dismissing the issue of trans athletes in women's sports, bringing up issues like affordability, getting cell phones out of the hands of children, AI and trust in government. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

As part of her plea deal, Thomas agreed to plead guilty to the endangering charge in exchange for prosecutors dismissing a first-degree murder charge, KCTV 5 reports. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026