fired

ADJECTIVE

subjected to fire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burned

STRONG

alight baked burning enkindled glowing heated kindled kindling scorched smoking smoldering

WEAK

ablaze afire aflame incandescent on fire set on fire

ADJECTIVE

discharged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dismissed

WEAK

let go

Example Sentences

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Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025

“Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony,” she said in a statement.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2025

"I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER. Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony."

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

"JOE, YOU'RE FIRED," the Republican added in a reference to his catchphrase on the reality TV show The Apprentice.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

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