Firing synonyms and antonyms
fīr'ĭng
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(Medicine) the act of releasing an inpatient from hospital
A written or spoken statement of such an act.
The setting aside (of something) from consideration.
Liberation is defined as being set free, or obtaining equal rights.
The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.
(Slang) Dismissal from a job; discharge
A cheap, coarse cloth, as burlap, woven of flax, hemp, jute, etc., used esp. for making sacks
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A setting on fire or catching on fire
The art, practice, or manner of using and arranging lights on a stage, film or TV set, etc.
The reaction of a part of the body to injury or infection, characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain. The process includes increased blood flow with an influx of white blood cells and other chemical substances that facilitate healing.
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
To supply with fuel
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The definition of provoke is to push something to happen, or to annoy.
To stir up; instigate:
To give rise to; draw forth; produce:
To shoot:
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To harden or impart a finish to by subjecting to intense heat; fire:
To discontinue the employment of; dismiss:
Can means someone or something knows how to, is able to, is likely to or has the right to do something.
To displace is defined as to force something to move, to move from a usual place, or to replace.
To endow with life; animate.
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(Informal) To set fire to, as in arson
To launch a projectile.
To reach the stage of pregnancy when the fetus can be felt to move.
To set or thrust (a self-propelled craft or projectile) in motion:
To introduce irritability or irritation in.
To put spirit into; give life or courage to; cheer; exhilarate
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The definition of incite is to rile people up or to inspire and encourage specific behavior.
(Intransitive) to be exposed to light
Heat is defined as to add warmth to something.
To gleam; flash; light up
(Old Poet.) To emit or diffuse
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To release mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy by the sudden production of gases in a confined space:
(Elec.) To supply electric current to (the field winding of a motor, generator, or other device)
To explode violently and noisily
(Intransitive) To be on fire, especially producing a lot of flames and light.
To dry by heat.
To deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon.
To fill with spirit, courage, or resolution:
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Oust is defined as to get rid of something or someone.
(Baseball) To pitch the ball.
To boot is to kick out, or to start up a computer.
To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.
To dismiss from a position of command or responsibility, especially for disciplinary reasons:
To let or make fall; release hold of
To cut off, remove, get rid of, etc.
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To present or propose for comment or approval. Often used with off:
(Archaic) To throw up, as a mound, or rampart.
To move suddenly and fast
To move swiftly or impetuously; rush
(Geology) To displace or move (a vein, lode, or stratum, for example).
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To move suddenly as when startled; jump; start; recoil
To throw, cast, fling, or hurl
To move the lever of (a switch, clutch, etc.) or connect, disconnect, engage, etc. by so doing
To move or lift (the head) with a sudden motion.
(Intransitive) Of a grip or hold, to let go.
To throw forward; hurl:
To cause to move in a certain direction.
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To blow up or move with or as with an explosive; explode
To clear of contents by forcing air through.
To explode.
To explode or detonate.
To provoke deliberately; incite. Often used with up :
hiring (antonym)
To engage the temporary use of for a fee; rent:
boring (antonym)
To weary by being dull, uninteresting, or monotonous
deflating (antonym)
To be or become deflated:
keeping (related)
To maintain records in:
moving (related)
To stir the emotions:
detonation (related)
machinegun (related)
rifle-fire (related)
gun (related)
machine-gun (related)
high-angle (related)
direct-fire (related)
rifle (related)
firing-off
the act of discharging a gun
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