split up vs give the axe

give the axe vs split up

split up is a noun but give the axe is not a noun.

split up and give the axe both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
split up	Yes	No	Yes	No
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No

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

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

Other hyponyms of split up 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.

split up (noun)	give the axe (noun)
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

split up (verb)	give the axe (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	terminate a relationship abruptly
get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separate into parts or portions

Difference between split up and give the axe

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