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dispatch
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dispatch in WordNet English dictionary
verb
kill intentionally and with premeditation
"The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
murder
slay
hit
dispatch
bump off
off
polish off
remove
complete or carry out
"discharge one's duties"
dispatch
discharge
complete
send away towards a designated goal
dispatch
despatch
send off
kill without delay
"the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators"
dispatch
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
"He dispatched the task he was assigned"
dispatch
noun
an official report (usually sent in haste)
dispatch
despatch
communique
the act of sending off something
dispatch
despatch
shipment
killing a person or animal
dispatch
despatch
the property of being prompt and efficient
"it was done with dispatch"
dispatch
despatch
expedition
expeditiousness
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