sacked

[sakt] / sækt /

ADJECTIVE

destroyed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broken demolished devastated lost ravaged ruined shattered smashed wrecked

STRONG

abolished annihilated blasted blighted consumed devoured disintegrated eradicated felled incinerated killed obliterated overwhelmed razed totaled wasted

WEAK

gutted torn down wiped-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fixed repaired sober successful

WEAK

intact protected restored saved

ADJECTIVE

discharged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fired freed laid-off released

STRONG

axed canned ejected expelled furloughed ousted recalled replaced

WEAK

let go sent away sent home

Example Sentences

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We understand a good number of cabinet ministers were lavish in their praise of Lord Mandelson immediately after he was sacked.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti was sacked by Chelsea at the end of his second season in 2011 after winning the league and FA Cup double in his first.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

More poor results followed the Macclesfield loss as Martin Foyle was sacked as manager and Gary Brabin took charge along with Carden, who joined from Blackburn's academy.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Amorim was sacked in January after a run of poor results and arguments with director of football Jason Wilcox over the team's style of play.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Before she had been sacked, Deirdre had commented on it one afternoon in the kitchen over day-old bread.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

sacked

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