separate vs give the axe

give the axe vs separate

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

separate is an adjective but give the axe is not an adjective.

separate and give the axe both are verbs.

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

As verbs, give the axe is a hyponym of separate; that is, give the axe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

separate: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
give the axe: terminate a relationship abruptly

Other hyponyms of separate include give the bounce, give the gate, break apart, disunify, disassociate, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divorce, break with, divorce, split up, break away, secede, splinter, break, break away.

separate (noun)	give the axe (noun)
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

separate (adjective)	give the axe (adjective)
independent; not united or joint
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
have the connection undone; having become separate

separate (verb)	give the axe (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	terminate a relationship abruptly
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
arrange or order by classes or categories
mark as different
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
divide into components or constituents
go one's own way; move apart
make a division or separation
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
separate into parts or portions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
act as a barrier between; stand between

Difference between separate and give the axe

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