Definition of dispatch

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  • dispatch is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • dispatch is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • dispatch is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of dispatch

  • kill intentionally and with premeditation (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bump off
    2. hit
    3. murder
    4. off
    5. polish off
    6. remove
    7. slay
  • send away towards a designated goal (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. despatch
    2. send off
  • the property of being prompt and efficient (noun)

    Examples

    1. it was done with dispatch

    Synonyms

    1. despatch
    2. expedition
    3. expeditiousness
  • killing a person or animal (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. despatch
  • the act of sending off something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. despatch
    2. shipment
  • an official report (usually sent in haste) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. communique
    2. despatch
  • complete or carry out (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. complete
    2. discharge
  • dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently (verb)

    Examples

    1. He dispatched the task he was assigned
  • kill without delay (verb)

    Examples

    1. the traitor was dispatched by the conspirators

See definition of dispatch in Merriam Webster