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walking papers vs dismissal

dismissal vs walking papers

walking papers and dismissal both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
walking papers Yes No No No
dismissal Yes No No No
As nouns, dismissal is a hypernym of walking papers; that is, dismissal is a word with a broader meaning than walking papers:
  • walking papers: (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge
  • dismissal: official notice that you have been fired from your job
Other hypernyms of walking papers include dismission, pink slip.
walking papers (noun) dismissal (noun)
(informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
official notice that you have been fired from your job
permission to go; the sending away of someone
Difference between walking papers and dismissal

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