Synonyms for

Firing

Verb / ˈfaɪrɪŋ / / ˈfaɪɜ:rɪŋ / Another word for firing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of discharging a weapon or starting a fire.

Synonyms & similar words

hire raise discharge sack dismission provoke arouse kindling dismissal displace dismiss fire lighting terminate liberation enkindle fuel burn evoke sacking inflammation ignition elicit kindle release shooting blasting igniting flaming kindling sparking triggering launching ejecting expelling emitting discharging flicking activating starting initiating commencing

Synonyms by register

Formal

dismissal termination discharge release

Informal

canned let go sacked axed

Literary

banishment expulsion disgrace

Antonyms

hiring employing keeping retaining keeping on continuing

Common collocations

  • firing squad
  • firing range
  • firing pin
  • firing mechanism
  • firing off
  • firing up
  • firing line

Word family

noun firing
verb fire
adjective fired

Usage note

The word 'firing' can refer to the act of dismissing someone from a job or the act of discharging a weapon. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

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Example sentences

  1. The chef was firing up the grill to cook the burgers.
  2. The police officer was firing warning shots to control the crowd.
  3. The athlete was firing on all cylinders during the race.
  4. The teacher was firing questions at the students during the quiz.
  5. The artist was firing his imagination to create a masterpiece.

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