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as in robbery, looting
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sacking
verb (1)
present participle of sack
Synonyms & Antonyms of sacking (Entry 2 of 3)
to let go from office, service, or employment
- he was sacked for showing up late once too often
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sacking
verb (2)
present participle of sack
Synonyms of sacking (Entry 3 of 3)
to search through with the intent of committing robbery
- thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace
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“Sacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacking. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of sacking was in 1553
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