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retire vs fire

fire vs retire

retire is not a noun while fire is a noun.

retire and fire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
fire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fire is a hypernym of retire; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: make (someone) retire
  • fire: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Other hypernyms of retire include can, dismiss, displace, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate.
retire (noun) fire (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
retire (verb) fire (verb)
prepare for sleep bake in a kiln so as to harden
cause to get out destroy by fire
cause to be out on a fielding play start or maintain a fire in
lose interest become ignited
pull back or move away or backward cause to go off
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed) start firing a weapon
break from a meeting or gathering go off or discharge
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position generate an electrical impulse
withdraw from active participation call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
make (someone) retire drive out or away by or as if by fire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
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