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remove vs give the axe

give the axe vs remove

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

remove and give the axe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remove Yes No Yes No
give the axe No No Yes No
As verbs, give the axe is a hyponym of remove; that is, give the axe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than remove:
  • remove: remove from a position or an office
  • give the axe: terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Other hyponyms of remove include unseat, boot out, drum out, expel, kick out, oust, throw out, can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate, drop, pull off, winkle out, invalid, bench.
remove (noun) give the axe (noun)
degree of figurative distance or separation
remove (verb) give the axe (verb)
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract terminate a relationship abruptly
stay away or leave terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
get rid of something abstract
shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes
dispose of
remove from a position or an office
kill intentionally and with premeditation
cause to leave
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