Synonyms of pink-slipping

pink-slipping

verb

present participle of pink-slip

as in removing

to let go from office, service, or employment

the company pink-slipped 300 workers in an effort to avoid bankruptcy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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