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

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sacked

Mykhailo Fedorov, 35, a tech-savvy minister who championed drones and military reform, was sacked earlier this week in a controversial government reshuffle by Zelensky.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

North Tyneside Council, which is under Labour control, said it immediately suspended Campbell after being notified of his arrest by the police and he was later sacked.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

When Mott was sacked in 2024, McCullum assumed overall control.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

McCullum was given another chance but a 2-1 series defeat against New Zealand to start the home summer of 2026 saw him sacked by England.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

‘Fired, sacked, given the boot. Take your pick.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

sacked

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