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dismissing

 

[ dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

To dismiss means to refuse to accept or consider something, or to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering further. It can also mean to officially remove someone from their job or position.

Synonyms

discard, disregard, ignore, reject

Examples of usage

  • He dismissed her suggestion without even listening to it.
  • The manager dismissed the employee for repeatedly being late to work.
  • I can't just dismiss his concerns without discussing them first.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

In a legal context, a dismissal refers to the termination of a case, lawsuit, or legal action by a judge or court.

Synonyms

closure, dropping, termination

Examples of usage

  • The judge ordered the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
  • The dismissal of the lawsuit came as a surprise to many.

Translations

Translations of the word "dismissing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despedir

🇮🇳 बरख़ास्त करना

🇩🇪 entlassen

🇮🇩 memecat

🇺🇦 звільнення

🇵🇱 zwolnić

🇯🇵 解雇する (kaiko suru)

🇫🇷 licencier

🇪🇸 despedir

🇹🇷 işten çıkarmak

🇰🇷 해고하다 (haegohada)

🇸🇦 طرد

🇨🇿 propustit

🇸🇰 prepustiť

🇨🇳 解雇 (jiěgù)

🇸🇮 odpuščati

🇮🇸 rekinn

🇰🇿 жұмыстан шығару

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 despedir

Word origin

The word 'dismiss' originated from the Latin word 'dismissus', which means 'sent away'. Over time, it evolved in English to mean 'refuse to consider' or 'remove from position'. The use of 'dismiss' in a legal context dates back to the 17th century, where it referred to the termination of a legal case. Today, 'dismiss' is commonly used in both informal and formal settings to indicate the rejection or removal of something or someone.

See also: dismissal, dismissed, dismission, dismissive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,359, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.