as in a violent sense.
2006-08-31 19:26:55 · 9 answers · asked by niomi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Killed.
2006-08-31 19:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it does have several meanings as you may know but you said "in a violent sense" so in a violent sense only, the word dispatched means: To put to death summarily.
2006-08-31 19:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means sent out.
dis•patch
Pronunciation: (di-spach'), [key]
—v.t.
1. to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
2. to dismiss (a person), as after an audience.
3. to put to death; kill: The spy was promptly dispatched.
4. to transact or dispose of (a matter) promptly or speedily.
—v.i.
Archaic.to hasten; be quick.
—n.
1. the sending off of a messenger, letter, etc., to a destination.
2. the act of putting to death; killing; execution.
3. prompt or speedy transaction, as of business.
4. expeditious performance; promptness or speed: Proceed with all possible dispatch.
5. Com.
a. a method of effecting a speedy delivery of goods, money, etc.
b. a conveyance or organization for the expeditious transmission of goods, money, etc.
6. a written message sent with speed.
7. an official communication sent by special messenger.
8. Journalism.a news story transmitted to a newspaper, wire service, or the like, by one of its reporters, or by a wire service to a newspaper or other news agency.
9. mentioned in dispatches, Brit.honored by being named in official military reports for special bravery or acts of service. Also,despatch.
2006-08-31 19:30:41 · answer #3 · answered by Oak18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no violent sense of the word. It simply means sent or to send.
2006-08-31 19:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Robere 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
dispatched has a lot of angels but you might say that the king dispatched his knights to ride to your house and bring you back for a meeting or maybe to burn your farm ect. you taxi driver after you call for a pick up is dispatched when he has your address and your in line for him to pick you up.
2006-08-31 19:36:28 · answer #5 · answered by sofarnotimpressed 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put out or sent out in violence people use to refer to being killed
2006-08-31 19:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ace 9010 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To put to death summarily/immediately.
2006-08-31 19:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by xfelodese 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Killed or murdered
2006-08-31 20:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by kingofnarniaforever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would normally mean killed, or executed.
2006-08-31 19:36:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋