AXED Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word axed. (close relations)
ax
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| ax | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle verb • chop or split with an ax • terminate | ||||||
| downsize | verbv | |||||
verb • dismiss from work • design or manufacture in a smaller size • (of a company) reduce in size or number of employees | ||||||
| fire | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the event of something burning (often destructive) • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy • the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke • a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile • feelings of great warmth and intensity • fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking • a severe trial • intense adverse criticism verb • start firing a weapon • cause to go off • bake in a kiln so as to harden • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • go off or discharge • drive out or away by or as if by fire • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • destroy by fire • provide with fuel • generate an electrical impulse • become ignited • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||
| lay off | verbv | |||||
verb • put an end to a state or an activity • dismiss, usually for economic reasons | ||||||
