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LAY OFF Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase lay off. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase lay off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LAY OFF

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1cease
verbv
2discontinue
verbv
3quit
verbv
4stop
verb, nounv, n
5desist
verbv
6end
verb, nounv, n
7halt
verb, nounv, n
8pause
verb, nounv, n
9suspend
verb, nounv, n
10terminate
verbv
11furlough
verb, nounv, n
12give up
verbv

Best Hypernyms For LAY OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lay off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
can dismiss displace fire sack terminate
Phrases (4)
give noticegive the axegive the sacksend away

Alternatives for CEASE

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