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!"
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"
verb
declare void
Example:
"The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections"
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