Synonyms of axed

axed

verb

past tense of ax

as in sacked

to let go from office, service, or employment

the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacked
• removed
• dismissed
• fired
• retired
• released
• terminated
• canned
• cashiered
• discharged
• mustered out
• pink-slipped
• bounced
• turned off
• downsized
• sent packing
• showed (someone) the door
• trimmed
• laid off
• furloughed
• excessed
• separated
• unseated
• kicked out
• chucked (out)
• drummed (out)
• booted (out)
• threw out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• retained
• hired
• engaged
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• recruited
• reemployed
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of axed

On Thursday, Marvel axed the superhero comedy series, despite previously renewing it for a second season. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

But it was ultimately axed by Murdoch fearing executives higher up. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

But in late 2024, a Romanian judge ruled that prosecutorial mishaps had axed the upcoming trial. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

Obama later axed the program, but it was revived by Trump during his first term in office. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The Late Show famously ended in May after CBS axed the traditional late night talk show format. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Continue reading … SPEAKING OUT — Meteorologist axed after Instagram rant blasts station's workplace culture. — FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Now, federal incentives have been axed and the new automaker has had to pivot. — Sara Lacey, The Drive, 25 June 2026

Since September of 2024, federal science agencies in the US have axed nearly 120,000 employees, in a stinging loss for public research. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 June 2026