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(fired) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to dismiss someone from a job.

Example Sentence

The boss fired the troublesome employee.

More Example Sentences

She was fired for being late.

Synonyms

dismissed; terminated; let go

Antonyms

hired; employed; recruited

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Rhymes

  • byard
  • fired
  • hired
  • sired
  • tired
  • wired

  • acquired
  • admired
  • conspired
  • desired
  • inquired
  • inspired
  • rehired
  • required
  • retired
  • rewired
  • transpired

  • unexpired
  • uninspired
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