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dismiss

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈmɪs/

The English word “dismiss” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
  2. To order to leave.
  3. To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
  4. To reject; to refuse to accept.
  5. To invalidate; to treat as unworthy of serious consideration.
  6. To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
  7. To get a batsman out.
  8. To give someone a red card; to send off.
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