Synonyms of sacked

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verb (1)

past tense of sack

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

he was sacked for showing up late once too often

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• removed
• fired
• retired
• released
• terminated
• axed
• cashiered
• discharged
• canned
• mustered out
• sent packing
• bounced
• pink-slipped
• turned off
• showed (someone) the door
• laid off
• downsized
• trimmed
• furloughed
• kicked out
• unseated
• separated
• excessed
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• drummed (out)
• threw out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• hired
• retained
• engaged
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• rehired
• reemployed
• contracted
• recruited
• subcontracted
• re-employed

sacked

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verb (2)

past tense of sack

as in plundered

to search through with the intent of committing robbery

thieves sacked the house in search of the diamond necklace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plundered
• looted
• pillaged
• raided
• despoiled
• ransacked
• marauded
• stole (from)
• raked
• combed
• rifled
• hunted
• broke in
• burglarized
• harried
• ripped off
• rummaged
• ravished