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sack

[sak] / sæk /
VERB
remove from position of responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discharge dismiss expel fire terminate
STRONG
ax bounce can cashier drop ship
WEAK
give a pink slip give marching orders give the boot kick out send packing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employ engage hire hold keep welcome
WEAK
guard protect save
VERB
raid, plunder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
loot strip
STRONG
demolish desecrate desolate despoil destroy devastate devour fleece gut maraud pillage ravage rifle rob ruin spoil waste
WEAK
depredate lay waste spoliate
Antonyms
STRONG
build construct create give grow help improve offer protect repair restore
WEAK
employ guard hire save

Example Sentences

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He had 39 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Tomlinson, 32, started 17 games with the Cardinals last season, recording 26 tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A decision to sack Tudor so soon after his appointment would provide a clear admission of error from the Tottenham hierarchy.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

However, those at the top of English rugby are at the moment not minded to sack Borthwick.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

After putting my traps, lunch, and apples in a gunny sack, I called Rowdy and lit out for the bottoms to make my fortune.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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