fired



From the verb fire: (⇒ conjugate)
fired is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past
v past p

fired
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Sense: Adjective: dismissed from job
Synonyms:
dismissed, sacked (UK, informal), laid off, through Collocations (informal), out Collocations, axed (informal), canned Collocations (US, slang), discharged
Sense: Adjective: baked in a kiln
Synonyms:
baked Collocations, heat Collocations, set Collocations, harden Collocations, dry Collocations, kilned


fire
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Sense: Noun: visible oxidation
Synonyms:
burning Collocations, blaze Collocations, inferno, flames, flare-up, bonfire Collocations, campfire, wildfire, arson Collocations, conflagration, combustion
Sense: Noun: gunfire
Synonyms:
gunfire, shooting Collocations, firing Collocations, discharge Collocations, blitz, bombardment, salvo, barrage Collocations, shelling Collocations
Sense: Noun: fiery temperament
Synonyms:
emotion Collocations, passion Collocations, enthusiasm Collocations, excitement Collocations, spunk (slang), fervor, fervour (UK), zeal, zest Collocations, sparkle Collocations, dash Collocations, spirit Collocations, verve
Sense: Verb: set on fire
Synonyms:
set sth on fire, set fire to, set sth ablaze, put a match to, burn Collocations, ignite, torch Collocations, light Collocations, inflame, kindle Collocations, set sth afire, set sth burning, set sth alight
Sense: Verb: shoot
Synonyms:
shoot Collocations, discharge Collocations, blast Collocations, set off, launch Collocations, hurl Collocations, shell Collocations, detonate, pull the trigger
Sense: Verb: dismiss
Synonyms:
let sb go, lay off, dismiss Collocations, terminate Collocations, sack Collocations (informal), can Collocations (informal), give sb the ax (informal), give sb the axe (UK, informal), send packing (informal), kick out (informal), discharge Collocations, show sb the door (informal), make sb redundant (UK)
Sense: Verb: animate - often followed by 'up'
Synonyms:
animate, invigorate, inspire, rouse, enliven, energize, energise (UK), galvanize, galvanise (UK), liven up, pep up, amp up, jazz up, spur on, egg on (informal), inspirit


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