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fire vs retire

retire vs fire

fire is a noun but retire is not a noun.

fire and retire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fire Yes No Yes No
retire No No Yes No
As verbs, retire is a hyponym of fire; that is, retire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fire:
  • fire: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
  • retire: make (someone) retire
Other hyponyms of fire include pension off, clean out, furlough, lay off, squeeze out, dismiss, drop, send away, send packing.
fire (noun) retire (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
intense adverse criticism
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
fire (verb) retire (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden prepare for sleep
destroy by fire cause to get out
start or maintain a fire in cause to be out on a fielding play
become ignited lose interest
cause to go off pull back or move away or backward
start firing a weapon dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
go off or discharge break from a meeting or gathering
generate an electrical impulse go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) withdraw from active participation
drive out or away by or as if by fire make (someone) retire
provide with fuel withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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