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dismissing

US · AUSdis-MIS-ing/dɪsˈmɪsɪŋ/UKdiz-MIS-ing/dɪzˈmɪsɪŋ/

2 meanings of dismissing

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of dismiss. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a naming word.

    The judge is dismissing the case because there is not enough proof.

    Dismissing the workers so fast was a big mistake.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Treating a person or idea as not worth your time or attention.

    Like waving your hand to say "go away, I don't care."

    He gave a dismissing wave and walked out of the room.

    Her dismissing tone made the new student feel small.

    Similardisdainful, contemptuous, scornful, offhand, cavalier

    Oppositerespectful, attentive, receptive

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dismissing is a form of dismiss

dismiss, verb: To decide that something is not important or not worth thinking about. Full entry

Forms
dismissdismisses he/she/itdismissing -ing formdismissed past tense, past participle
Spelling
dismiss → dismissing: add -ing

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