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firing

[fahyuhr-ing] / ˈfaɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
combustible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fiery flammable incendiary volatile
STRONG
explosive kindling
WEAK
burnable comburent combustive ignitable inflammable
Antonyms
WEAK
noncombustible nonexplosive
NOUN
arson
Synonyms
STRONGEST
torching
STRONG
incendiarism pyromania
WEAK
setting fire touching off
NOUN
discharge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detonation
STRONG
barrage blast burst explosion fusillade salvo shot shower volley
WEAK
report
Antonyms
STRONG
quiet
WEAK
hold
NOUN
exhilaration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elation euphoria high spirits hilarity joy
STRONG
animation cheerfulness delight electrification elevation exaltation excitation gaiety galvanization gladness gleefulness inspiration invigoration joyfulness liveliness mirth quickening sprightliness stimulation uplift vitalization vivacity vivification
WEAK
a rush enlivenment head rush
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression sadness sorrow unhappiness woe
STRONG
discouragement misery
WEAK
agitation upset worry
NOUN
explosion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast burst detonation outbreak outburst
STRONG
access backfire bang blowout blowup clap combustion concussion crack fit flare-up fulmination gust ignition paroxysm percussion pop report roar salvo
Antonyms
WEAK
implosion
NOUN
fling
Synonyms
STRONG
cast chuck heave hurl launching lob peg pitch shot slinging toss
NOUN
gunfire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artillery barrage blast bombardment burst detonation shooting thunder volley
STRONG
crackle discharge enfilade salvo shots
WEAK
cannonading
NOUN
pottery
Synonyms
STRONG
ceramics crockery earthenware porcelain stoneware
WEAK
glazing porcelainware terra cotta
NOUN
shooting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gunfire
STRONG
blasting discharging gunning
WEAK
pulling the trigger
NOUN
volley
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burst crossfire gunfire salvo
STRONG
battery bombardment cannonade enfilade hail round shelling shower storm
WEAK
fussilade

Example Sentences

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But if her firing says anything, it may be less about why she lost the job — and more about how quickly the trappings of power can vanish once she did.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The job market continues to trudge along with little hiring and little firing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

City could really do with getting Erling Haaland firing again, while this is Liverpool's first game since Mohamed Salah announced he will be leaving at the end of the season.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

For now, the AI trade will need all of its components firing to support a broader S&P 500 rally in the coming quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

American cannon were firing on the Vulture, which quickly weighed anchor and sailed away.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.