give the axe

Verb

Meaning

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

terminate a relationship abruptly

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sack can fire dismiss terminate axe displace force out give notice send away give the sack give the gate give the bounce give someone the boot

Antonyms

commission pay contract obtain secure retain
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Hypernyms

separate break split remove break-up part

Hyponyms

drop retire dismiss furlough lay off squeeze out

Examples

The boss fired his secretary today Source: Internet

The company terminated 25% of its workers Source: Internet

Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

give the appearance give the appearance of give the ax give the big picture give the bird give the boot