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

While there was skepticism whether the series would ever see the light of day, Apple TV had consistently held the line that The Savant was delayed but not axed and will be released. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026

The educator and Youtuber, whose real name is Rachel Accurso, slammed the British star after rapper Macklemore was axed from the remaining dates of Sheeran's tour. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Bliss Mobil's standard 13-foot units include diesel heating, but since this one has been designed to run on 100% electricity without any fossil fuel usage, that heater has been axed from the spec list. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

The move wasn't initially made public, but sources familiar with its contents told the newspaper that Schrama had axed Mohammed’s confessions from the case in the ruling. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

With their Spotify deal axed and their other ventures failing to gain much traction, Harry and Meghan needed pastures new. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

Despite that, Meta axed the team responsible for investigating the downside of its products. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

The popular Red, Hot & Boom event — one of the largest Independence Day fireworks shows in Central Florida — has grown too expensive and too large and should be axed from the city budget, Altamonte Springs officials say. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Know More Schwartz took over in 2023 and axed any business in which Carlyle wasn’t or couldn’t be top-three. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026