Synonyms for
Firing
Definition
The act of discharging a weapon or starting a fire.
Synonyms & similar words
ignition
provoke
lighting
raise
sacking
arouse
kindling
can
burndown
liberation
kindle
givethesack
sendaway
fire
release
fuel
openfire
enkindle
terminate
gooff
elicit
burn
displace
givetheaxe
evoke
shooting
blasting
igniting
flaming
kindling
sparking
triggering
launching
ejecting
expelling
emitting
discharging
flicking
activating
starting
initiating
commencing
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- firing squad
- firing range
- firing pin
- firing mechanism
- firing off
- firing up
- firing line
Word family
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
- The chef was firing up the grill to cook the burgers.
- The police officer was firing warning shots to control the crowd.
- The athlete was firing on all cylinders during the race.
- The teacher was firing questions at the students during the quiz.
- The artist was firing his imagination to create a masterpiece.