dismiss
dismiss is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dismiss is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdismiss
- To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
Example: "The company dismissed me after less than a year."
- To order to leave.
Example: "The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."
- To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
Example: "He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."
- To reject; to refuse to accept.
Example: "The court dismissed the case."
- To send or put away, to discard with disregard, contempt or disdain. (sometimes followed by as).
Example: "She dismissed him with a wave of the hand."
- To get a batsman out.
Example: "He was dismissed for 99 runs."
- To give someone a red card; to send off.
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