Dismiss and Discard

Dismiss

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

Discard is a synonym for dismiss in fire topic. In some cases you can use "Discard" instead a verb "Dismiss", when it comes to topics like reject, free, banish, throw away.

Discard

Discard verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.
Usage example: discard an old, torn sweater

Dismiss is a synonym for discard in fire topic. You can use "Dismiss" instead a verb "Discard", if it concerns topics such as throw away, throw out.

Nearby Words: discarded, discarding

Common collocations

love dismiss love discard love
people dismiss people discard people
rest dismiss rest discard rest
characters dismiss characters discard characters
Other words: story, information, evidence, anyone, everyone, abilities.
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