The difference between Dismiss and Oust

When used as verbs, dismiss means to discharge, whereas oust means to expel.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dismiss and Oust

  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. Oust as a verb (transitive):

    To expel; to remove.

    Examples:

    "The protesters became so noisy that they were finally ousted from the meeting."

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