Antonyms for dismissal

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dis-mis-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈmɪs əl

Definition of dismissal

Origin : 1806, formed on model of refusal, etc., from dismiss + -al (2); replacing earlier dismission (1540s).

noun release

Example sentences :

His dismissal from the staff was a wise move, tempered by unexpected clemency.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

"There—if it's correct, that's all," she told him in a tone of dismissal, and waited openly for him to go.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

His dismissal of himself from his description, was hardly less remarkable.
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

For the third time he looked up at her, and there was dismissal in his glance.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

She moved her head slowly, a sign of assent, also of dismissal.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

For disgrace and dismissal he was prepared, but not for this.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

I could have cried out at her cruelty, for in her words I could but read my dismissal from her service.
Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

Touching her dismissal of him, he permitted himself no illusions.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

Nor was it known the reason of his dismissal from his calling.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

It was a sad walk which he took homeward on the morning of his dismissal.
Extract from : « Paul Prescott's Charge » by Horatio Alger

Synonyms for dismissal

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