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Dismiss

Dih-SMIHS

/dɪˈsmɪs/

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Syllable breakdown

dismiss

Dictionary meaning

Declare void.

Examples

  • I dismissed their advances.
  • I was dismissed after I gave my report.

Synonyms: dissolve

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