dismiss criticism

And she dismissed criticism of her record by the rivals in the Republican primary for governor.

While he dismissed criticism about the change in educational standards, others voiced concerns.

Bush dismisses such criticism out of hand, because his very ideology is friendship.

Way to try to take the "easy" way out and dismiss criticism.

The president dismisses criticism of his record as political.

But he dismissed other criticisms, noting that higher education groups have lobbied against the 1992 law.

Dr. Lawrence, the university's president, dismissed criticism of the deal.

And she dismissed criticism of the way her Congress Party raised election campaign money, saying all parties used the same methods.

But he dismissed criticism of his leadership as "part of the gig".

He dismissed criticism, saying that under dangerous conditions the agency had produced strong oversight, planning and achievements.