The difference between Dismiss and Get rid of

When used as verbs, dismiss means to discharge, whereas get rid of means to dispose (of).

check bellow for the other definitions of Dismiss and Get rid of

  1. Dismiss as a verb (transitive):

    To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

    Examples:

    "The company dismissed me after less than a year."

  2. Dismiss as a verb (transitive):

    To order to leave.

    Examples:

    "The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."

  3. Dismiss as a verb (transitive):

    To dispel; to rid one's mind of.

    Examples:

    "He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."

  4. Dismiss as a verb (transitive):

    To reject; to refuse to accept.

    Examples:

    "The court dismissed the case."

  5. Dismiss as a verb:

    To send or put away.

    Examples:

    "She dismissed him with a wave of the hand."

  6. Dismiss as a verb (transitive, cricket):

    To get a batsman out.

    Examples:

    "He was dismissed for 99 runs."

  7. Dismiss as a verb (transitive, soccer):

    To give someone a red card; to send off.

  1. Get rid of as a verb (transitive, idiom):

    to dispose (of); to remove; to abolish; to lose

    Examples:

    "I want to get rid of your influence over my life!"

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