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NOUN

discharge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demobilization dismissal

STRONG

ax bounce congé old heave-ho pink slip the door walking papers

WEAK

bum's rush ejection

Antonyms

WEAK

assignment employment engagement hiring retention

NOUN

ejection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banishment elimination eviction ouster removal

STRONG

disbarment discharge dismissal exile

WEAK

the heave-ho the sack throwing out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

welcoming

STRONG

employment hiring retention

NOUN

walking papers

Synonyms

WEAK

discharge notice dismissal heave-ho marching orders pink slip the sack walking ticket

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the boot

A lot of people have been putting the boot into Manchester City after their performance in the Community Shield.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Let's see how he gets on now the boot is on the other foot.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

I had finally made it to the boot of Europe, but I was missing my two partners in crime.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

White House officials gave him the boot last July, but Dr. Makary brought him back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026

Still, I run, my heel chafing inside the boot.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes