What does dismissal mean?
Dismissal means The act of sending someone away..
Dismissal
[dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] · noun
Meaning
The act of sending someone away..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of sending someone away.
- Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.
- A written or spoken statement of such an act.
- Release from confinement; liberation.
- Removal from consideration; putting something out of one's mind, mentally disregarding something or someone.
- (law) The rejection of a legal proceeding, or a claim or charge made therein.
- (cricket) The event of a batsman getting out; a wicket.
- (Christianity) The final blessing said by a priest or minister at the end of a religious service.
Example Sentences
No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismissal if he found him in company with one of these touts.
Synonyms for dismissal
Antonyms for dismissal
Related Words
Word Forms
- dismissals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dismissal?
Common synonyms include heave-ho, discharge, release, liberation.
What is the opposite of dismissal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dismissal in a sentence?
No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismissal if he found him in company with one of these touts.
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