Synonyms of axe

32 similar words

Another word for axe is chop. Other synonyms of axe are pink slip, sack, boot, downsize and fire.

Synonyms and similar words for axe

downsizeTo terminate the employment of.
fireTo terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct, incompetence, or poor...
lay off
can US, euphemisticTo fire or dismiss an employee.
decruit euphemisticTo reduce the workforce; to make (an employee) redundant.
dehire
discardTo dismiss from employment, confidence, or favour; to discharge.
remove
dischargeTo relieve of an office or employment; to send away from service; to dismiss.
dismiss
give the axeTo fire (dismiss from employment).
give someone the boot UK
give someone their cardsTo dismiss someone from employment; to fire or make redundant.
give the chop
give the elbow UKTo fire (an employee); to end a relationship with someone; to reject someone.
give someone the heave-ho UK
give someone the old heave-ho UK
let go euphemisticTo dismiss from employment.
let someone go euphemisticTo dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.
make redundant
promote to customerTo end someone's employment.
retrenchTo terminate the employment of a worker to reduce the size of a workforce; to make redundant.
serve noticeTo fire; to terminate one's employment or formal association.
shit-can vulgar
term
terminate euphemisticTo end the employment contract of an employee; to fire, lay off.
throw out
unhire euphemisticTo fire; to terminate the employment of (somebody previously hired).

noun A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
noun An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
noun A dismissal or rejection.

What is another word for axe?: Axe has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chop, pink slip, sack, boot, downsize, fire, lay off and can.
What does axe mean?: Axe means a tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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