Dismiss and Disabuse

Dismiss

Dismiss verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.

Disabuse and dismiss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disabuse" instead a verb "Dismiss".

Disabuse

Disabuse verb - To free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes.

Dismiss and disabuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismiss" instead a verb "Disabuse".

Nearby Word: disabusing

Common collocations

anyone dismiss anyone disabuse anyone
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