fire vs give the axe

give the axe vs fire

fire is a noun but give the axe is not a noun.

fire and give the axe both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fire	Yes	No	Yes	No
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fire and give the axe are synonyms defined as:

fire and give the axe: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Other synonyms of fire include can, dismiss, displace, force out, give notice, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate.

fire (noun)	give the axe (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
intense adverse criticism
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

fire (verb)	give the axe (verb)
bake in a kiln so as to harden	terminate a relationship abruptly
destroy by fire	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
start or maintain a fire in
become ignited
cause to go off
start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Difference between fire and give the axe

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