Dismiss and Except

Dismiss

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

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

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Dismiss and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismiss" instead a verb "Except".

Common collocations

love dismiss love except love
characters dismiss characters except characters
anyone dismiss anyone except anyone

Both words in one sentence

  • Gregor hasn't heard any of the stories about his father except stuff he could dismiss as propaganda.
  • Discontinuity / Live-Action TV Some viewers dismiss all of seasons 6 and 7, except for a few outstanding episodes.
  • One of the most famous examples being when the Hyperclan, really White Martians, capture or incapacitate the entire Justice League, except Batman who they dismiss as Just One Man.
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