Dismissal

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsmɪsəl/

Dismissal (noun)

  1. the act of being removed from a job or position
  2. the act of deciding something is not important or worth considering
  3. the act of ending a court case without a decision

Examples

  • The company announced the dismissal of several employees.
  • Her sudden dismissal shocked the entire team.

Common collocations: unfair dismissal, face dismissal, dismissal letter, casual dismissal, dismissal of criticism

Synonyms of Dismissal

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dismissal

  • employment context
  • keeping someone in a position