Synonyms for
Fired
Definition
The past tense of fire, meaning to dismiss someone from their job or position.
Synonyms & similar words
givethesack
givetheaxe
enkindle
evoke
laidoff
forceout
dismissed
displace
gooff
raise
openfire
fuel
givenotice
terminate
can
sack
dismiss
provoke
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kindle
terminated
dismissed
axed
sacked
ousted
booted
expelled
banished
removed
eliminated
dropped
ejected
evicted
discharged
retired
resigned
quitted
abandoned
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fired from a job
- fired up
- fired with enthusiasm
- fired a gun
- fired a shot
- fired an employee
- fired in anger
Word family
Usage note
The word 'fired' is most commonly used in the context of employment termination. It can also mean to shoot a weapon or to be very enthusiastic ('fired up').
Example sentences
- She was fired from her job at the restaurant.
- The coach was fired after a string of losses.
- He will be fired if he doesn't improve his work performance.
- They fired the fireworks into the sky.
- The gun was fired at the target.
Quotes
I didn't get fired because I was gay, I got fired because I'm a Democrat. - Jamie McGonnigal
My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children, especially the ones who need our help. - Dan Marino
If you're fired with enthusiasm, you'll figure out how to get things done. - Mary Kay Ash