give the axe vs fire

fire vs give the axe

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

give the axe and fire both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

give the axe (noun)	fire (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

give the axe (verb)	fire (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	bake in a kiln so as to harden
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position	destroy by fire
	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

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