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action vs dispatch

dispatch vs action

action and dispatch both are nouns.

action and dispatch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
action Yes No Yes No
dispatch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dispatch is a hyponym of action; that is, dispatch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than action:
  • action: put in effect
  • dispatch: complete or carry out
Other hyponyms of action include get over, run, consummate, consummate, do, perform, complete, discharge.
action (noun) dispatch (noun)
the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field the act of sending off something
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong killing a person or animal
something done (usually as opposed to something said) the property of being prompt and efficient
a military engagement an official report (usually sent in haste)
an act by a government body or supranational organization
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
the series of events that form a plot
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
the state of being active
action (verb) dispatch (verb)
put in effect kill without delay
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against send away towards a designated goal
complete or carry out
kill intentionally and with premeditation
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
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