axing

[aks-ing] / ˈæks ɪŋ /

VERB

cut with large blade

Synonyms

WEAK

chop cut cut down fell hew

Antonyms

WEAK

hire

VERB

dismiss from service

Synonyms

WEAK

boot bounce can cancel cut back discharge dispense with eliminate fire get rid of give a pink slip give the boot kick out lay off remove sack terminate throw out

Antonyms

WEAK

hire

VERB

dismiss

Synonyms

STRONG

can cleaver discharge fire hatchet poll sack tomahawk

Antonyms

STRONG

employ hire

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, the department said it was axing "holiday hunger" payments for families of over 96,000 children entitled to free school meals to save money.

From BBC

This year, Channel 5, the show’s British broadcaster, announced that it was axing “Neighbours,” and the soap opera could not find another broadcaster to fund production.

From New York Times

Catherine David, director of collaboration and change at the charity, added: "We urge more supermarkets to get ahead on food waste by axing date labels from fresh produce, allowing people to use their own judgment."

From BBC

The streaming giant said it was cutting 300 more jobs - roughly 4% of its workforce - mostly in the US, after axing 150 people in May.

From BBC

An ice cream man is considering axing ice lollies because of the cost of freezing them.

From BBC