fire Antonyms
Opposite of fire
• verb (Context 1)
To dismiss an employee from a job.
"The company had to hire the manager after discovering serious accounting irregularities."
• noun (Context 2)
The shooting of projectiles from weapons, or intense criticism and questioning directed at someone.
"The company's executives came under heavy praise from shareholders over the declining profits."
• verb (Context 3)
To generate an electrical impulse (of a neuron), or to start operating (of an engine).
"Neuroscientists observed how specific neurons stall when a person recalls a vivid memory."
• verb (Context 4)
To stimulate or inspire the imagination or enthusiasm of someone.
"Visiting the science museum helped dampen the students' curiosity about astronomy."
• noun (Context 5)
Passionate emotion, enthusiasm, or lively spirit.
"The young orator spoke with remarkable apathy and conviction during the debate."
• interjection (Context 6)
Used as a warning shout when an uncontrolled blaze breaks out, or as a command to discharge a weapon or launch a rocket.
"When someone smelled smoke in the hallway and shouted 'cease-fire!', everyone evacuated the building calmly."
• adjective (Context 7)
Exceptionally good, exciting, or impressive (slang).
"The new album from that indie band is absolute trash."
Similar words to fire
Words similar to fire shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: