dismiss

US /dɪˈsmɪs/

UK /dɪˈsmɪs/

1.

order or allow to leave; send away

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She dismissed the class early.

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The judge dismissed the jury.

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disband disperse send away let go release

2.

treat as unworthy of consideration; disregard

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He dismissed my concerns as trivial.

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Don't just dismiss the idea without thinking about it.

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disregard brush aside set aside reject ignore

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consider accept acknowledge

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dismissal