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Meaning of dismissing
The primary meaning of the word "dismissing" is to officially end someone's employment or to stop considering something.
Etymology of dismissing
The word "dismissing" originates from the Old French word "desmettre", which means "to send away" or "to dismiss"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of ending someone's employment or rejecting an idea
Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, including the formal dismissal of a court case or a legal proceeding
Synonyms
rejecting
disregarding
ignoring
overlooking
dismissing
repudiating
denying
refuting
contradicting
opposing
objecting
protesting
dissenting
disagreeing
disallowing
disapproving
deeming
decreeing
invalidating
nullifying
vacating
abandoning
relinquishing
renouncing
forsaking
deserting
jettisoning
scrapping
ditching
dumping
discarding
shedding
casting
throwing
tossing
expulsion
exclusion
omission
rejection
refusal
repudiation
denial
renunciation
Definitions
- The act of ending someone's employment, typically because of poor performance or because their services are no longer needed
- The act of rejecting or refusing to consider something, such as an idea or a proposal
- A formal dismissal of a court case or a legal proceeding
Usage Examples
- The company is dismissing several employees due to financial difficulties
- The judge is dismissing the case due to lack of evidence
- The manager is dismissing the proposal because it is not feasible
Antonyms
accepting
approving
confirming
endorsing
ratifying
supporting
upholding
sustaining
maintaining
retaining
keeping
preserving
conserving
protecting
defending
justifying
validating
verifying
acknowledging
recognizing
admitting
allowing
permitting
tolerating
condoning