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dismissing

NOUN

acquittal

Synonyms

STRONG

absolution amnesty clearance deliverance discharge dismissal exculpation exemption exoneration freeing liberation pardon release reprieve vindication

WEAK

acquitting discharging letting off releasing relief from

Antonyms

STRONG

employment hiring hold retention

WEAK

blame censure conviction denunciation doom sentence

NOUN

denial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval rebuttal rejection repudiation retraction veto

STRONG

adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff refutal refutation renouncement renunciation repulse turndown

WEAK

abstaining cold shoulder controversion disallowance gainsaying noncommittal refraining refusing rejecting renegement repudiating statement abnegation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allowance approval confirmation ratification sanction

STRONG

agreement permission

WEAK

affirmation avowal claim corroboration vouching

NOUN

traversal

Synonyms

STRONG

abnegation adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disaffirmation disapproval disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff rebuttal refutal refutation rejection renouncement renunciation repudiation repulse retraction statement turndown veto

WEAK

abstaining cold shoulder controversion disaffirmance disallowance gainsaying noncommittal refraining refusing rejecting renegement repudiating

Antonyms

STRONG

OK acceptance agreement allowance approval confirmation corroboration endorsement permission ratification sanction

Example Sentences

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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The judge found prosecutors’ arguments were legal theories, not solid law, dismissing eight counts with prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We don't spend a lot of time talking about AGI," Pineau said, dismissing the theorizing as a distraction.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“Yes, but that’s an insignificant coincidence,” Kat said, dismissing the observation.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

dismissing

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