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ax

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of AX

to let go from office, service, or employment <the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets>
Related Words downsize, excess, furlough, lay off, trim; boot (out), chuck (out), drum (out), kick out, throw out, unseat; separate
Antonyms employ, engage, hire, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Variants of AX

ax or axe

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