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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 can’t think of many, and on Thursday Pam Bondi learned this the hard way as the President sacked her after only 14 months on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The announcement that the former presenter had been sacked by the BBC caused shock among listeners, and led to mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to his sudden departure.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

On Monday, it was announced Mills had been sacked by the BBC over allegations related to his personal conduct.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Harry Redknapp, now 79 and sacked by Spurs in 2012, has made his willingness to step in clear, as has another former manager Glenn Hoddle.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“Destroying Brose's calculator hasn't got a thing to do with my dad getting sacked, sir.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.