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retire vs throw out

throw out vs retire

retire and throw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
throw out No No Yes No
As verbs, throw out is a hypernym of retire; that is, throw out is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
  • throw out: throw or cast away
retire (verb) throw out (verb)
prepare for sleep bring forward for consideration or acceptance
cause to get out cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
cause to be out on a fielding play throw or cast away
lose interest remove from a position or office
pull back or move away or backward force to leave or move out
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 retire and throw out

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