| verb | bar from attention or consideration “She dismissed his advances” |
| verb | cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration “This case is dismissed!” |
| verb | stop associating with “They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock” |
| verb | terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position “The boss fired his secretary today” |
| verb | end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave “I was dismissed after I gave my report” |
| verb | declare void “The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections” |
| dismissive | adjective | showing indifference or disregard |
| disregard | noun | lack of attention and due care |
| brush-off | noun | a curt or disdainful rejection |
| dismissal | noun | a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial |
| firing | noun | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) |
| dismissible | adjective | subject to dismissal |
| dismission | noun | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) |
| sack | noun | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) |
| sacking | noun | the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) |