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fling vs retire

retire vs fling

fling is a noun but retire is not a noun.

fling and retire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fling Yes No Yes No
retire No No Yes No
As verbs, retire is a hyponym of fling; that is, retire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fling:
  • fling: throw or cast away
  • retire: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
fling (noun) retire (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses
a usually brief attempt
the act of flinging
fling (verb) retire (verb)
throw with force or recklessness prepare for sleep
move in an abrupt or headlong manner cause to get out
indulge oneself cause to be out on a fielding play
throw or cast away lose interest
pull back or move away or backward
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between fling and retire

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