Dictionary Check: dismiss

"dismiss" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

verb

bar from attention or consideration

Example: "She dismissed his advances"
verb

cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration

Example: "This case is dismissed!"
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verb

stop associating with

Example: "They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock"
verb

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Example: "The boss fired his secretary today"
verb

end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

Example: "I was dismissed after I gave my report"
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verb

declare void

Example: "The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections"
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