Dismissing

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of dismiss form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Dismissive.

    "When a dismissing patient comes in for therapy, however, positive arousal and laughter may play an important role in establishing the therapeutic attachment bond."

Synonyms

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firebrush offdissolvelay offsackabandon

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"There is a good argument for dismissing you."

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