Synonyms of axing

axing

verb

present participle of ax

as in sacking

to let go from office, service, or employment

the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacking
• removing
• dismissing
• firing
• retiring
• releasing
• terminating
• discharging
• canning
• mustering out
• downsizing
• bouncing
• turning off
• showing (someone) the door
• furloughing
• cashiering
• trimming
• pink-slipping
• sending packing
• laying off
• separating
• excessing
• unseating
• kicking out
• drumming (out)
• chucking (out)
• booting (out)
• throwing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employing
• hiring
• retaining
• engaging
• keeping
• signing (up or on)
• taking on
• rehiring
• contracting
• subcontracting
• re-employing
• recruiting
• reemploying