dismiss vs modify

dismiss and modify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dismiss	No	No	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of dismiss; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than dismiss:

Other hypernyms of dismiss include alter, change.

dismiss (verb)	modify (verb)
declare void	make less severe or harsh or extreme
bar from attention or consideration	add a modifier to a constituent
end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
stop associating with