Dismiss
71wave something aside — dismiss something as unnecessary or irrelevant. → wave …
72write someone/thing off — dismiss someone or something as insignificant. → write …
73can (to) — Dismiss someone from employment; to terminate. ► “What’s more, once a company cans its plan, workers can no longer pile up credits toward their future benefits.” (Wall Street Journal, Aug. 13, 1996, p. C1) …
74fire (to) — Dismiss from a job. See also CAN. ► “Why do seemingly well intentioned folks go to great lengths to avoid using the words ‘fired’ or ‘SACKED’ and instead blither about ‘initiating a career alternative enhancement program?’ ” (Industry Week,… …
75send packing (to) — Dismiss, fire from a job. ► “Mr. Foley isn’t the only Washington state incumbent the voters may send packing.” (Wall Street Journal, Sept. 23, 1994, p. A14) …
76dismissal — dismiss ► VERB 1) order or allow to leave; send away. 2) discharge from employment. 3) regard as unworthy of consideration. 4) Law refuse further hearing to (a case). 5) Cricket end the innings of (a batsman or side). DERIVATIVES dismissal noun …
77dismissible — dismiss ► VERB 1) order or allow to leave; send away. 2) discharge from employment. 3) regard as unworthy of consideration. 4) Law refuse further hearing to (a case). 5) Cricket end the innings of (a batsman or side). DERIVATIVES dismissal noun …
78laugh something off — DISMISS, make a joke of, make light of, shrug off, brush aside, scoff at; informal pooh pooh. → laugh * * * ˌlaugh sthˈoff derived (informal) to try to make people think that sth is not serious or important, especially by making a joke about it • …
79dispense with someone's services — dismiss someone from a job …
80laugh someone/something out of court — dismiss with contempt as being obviously ridiculous …