1. To reject or refuse to consider complaints, grievances, or legal accusations
The judge decided to dismiss claims against the defendant due to lack of evidence.
O juiz decidiu arquivar as ações contra o réu por falta de provas.
2. To treat something as unimportant or unworthy of attention
The company tried to dismiss claims of workplace harassment.
A empresa tentou descartar as denúncias de assédio no local de trabalho.