give the axe vs give the bounce

give the axe and give the bounce both are verbs.

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

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

Other synonyms of give the axe include give the gate.

give the axe (verb)	give the bounce (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	terminate a relationship abruptly
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position