Die and Retire

Die

Die verb - To stop living.

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Retire and die are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retire" instead a verb "Die".

Nearby Word: died

Retire verb - To go to one's bed in order to sleep.

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Die and retire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Die" instead a verb "Retire".

Nearby Words: retired, retiring, retirement, retiree

character	die character	retire character
life	die life	retire life
man	die man	retire man
number	die number	retire number
Other words: time, characters, game, times, powers.

The Game Master's section even includes helpful advice on how Veterans tend to die or retire halfway through a series to let the younger protagonists take the lead...

Source: Crutch Character
The top two ranks are reserved for the most distinguished individuals in the organization, while the vast majority either die or retire without ever earning such an illustrious position.

Source: Authority Equals Asskicking / Anime and Manga
Seems Hogwarts teachers never get fired, they just retire or die.

Source: Ultimate Job Security

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