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dispatch

(d/I/'sp/&//tS/ )

an official report (usually sent in haste)(noun.communication)

Synonym:
communique, despatch

source: wordnet30
the act of sending off something(noun.act)

Synonym:
despatch, shipment

source: wordnet30
the property of being prompt and efficient(noun.attribute)

Example:
It was done with dispatch.

Synonym:
despatch, expedition, expeditiousness

source: wordnet30
killing a person or animal(noun.act)

Synonym:
despatch

source: wordnet30
The act of sending a message or messenger in haste or on important business.(noun)

source: webster1913

send away towards a designated goal(verb.motion)

Synonym:
despatch, send off

source: wordnet30
complete or carry out(verb.social)

Synonym:
complete, discharge

source: wordnet30
kill intentionally and with premeditation(verb.social)

Synonym:
bump off, hit, murder, off, polish off, remove, slay

source: wordnet30
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently(verb.social)

Example:
He dispatched the task he was assigned.

source: wordnet30
kill without delay(verb.contact)

Example:
The traitor was dispatched by the conspirators.

source: wordnet30
To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make haste; to conclude an affair; to finish a matter of business.(verb)

source: webster1913

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