Synonyms of sacked

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verb (1)

past tense of sack

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

he was sacked for showing up late once too often

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

sacked

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verb (2)

past tense of sack

as in plundered

to search through with the intent of committing robbery

thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plundered
• looted
• pillaged
• raided
• despoiled
• ransacked
• marauded
• stole (from)
• raked
• combed
• rifled
• hunted
• broke in
• burglarized
• harried
• ripped off
• rummaged
• ravished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sacked

Verb

Offensive line The group was exceptional in the run game and overall did a good job protecting Willis, who was sacked twice by a Jets defense that entered the game fifth in the league in sacks with 17. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Young had three turnovers, got sacked five times, threw for a mere 163 yards and left in the fourth quarter with the Panthers trailing, 43-6. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

When Ole Miss sacked Manning early in the second half and recovered his fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, there was a run on antacids at the concession stands. — Mac Engel october 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

The Jets later got to the Dolphins 1, but couldn't punch it in on runs by Andrew Beck and Allen and settled for a 33-yard field goal when Smith was sacked on third down. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

In Week 2 of what would be his final season, the Raiders trailed the Chargers 20-14 with seconds remaining when Ken Stabler fumbled while seemingly being sacked. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The previous director had been sacked over the weekend, and Capra had read the script on Saturday. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

He was sacked five times as Texas lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2021. — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026