Firing


Synonyms for fire
verb cause to burn

ignite
kindle
enkindle

light
put a match to
set ablaze

set aflame
set alight
set fire to

set on fire
start a fire
touch off

Antonyms for firing

hire
extinguish

put out
bore

dull

Synonyms
verb detonate or throw a weapon

shoot
explode
discharge
hurl
launch

shell
eject
fling
toss
loose

cast
pitch
heave
let off
pull trigger

set off
touch off

Antonyms

hire
hold

keep
bore

dull

Synonyms
verb excite, arouse

rouse
inspire
inflame
enliven
intensify
incite

inspirit
quicken
irritate
exalt
inform
galvanize

electrify
heighten
animate
provoke
stir
thrill

impassion
intoxicate
enthuse

Antonyms

calm
dissuade
soothe
slow
weaken

deter
retard
delight
hire
dull

discourage
bore
please
depress

Synonyms
verb dismiss from responsibility

oust
expel
drop
terminate
sack

discharge
ax
boot
can
eject

kick out
lay off
pink slip
give marching orders
give one notice

give pink slip
give the sack
hand walking papers
let one go
give bum’s rush

Antonyms

hire
hold

keep
employ

bore
dull

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