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sack Antonyms

Opposite of sack

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• noun (Context 1)

The dismissal of someone from employment (informal, often preceded by 'the').

Usage Example

"After arriving late for the third time this week, he was given the hiring."

Strongest
hiring
employment

• verb (Context 2)

To dismiss someone from employment (informal).

Usage Example

"The board decided to hire the chief executive after a series of financial blunders."

Strongest
hire
employ
Strong
recruit

• verb (Context 3)

To plunder, loot, and heavily damage a captured town or city.

Usage Example

"The invading army systematically sacked the ancient city, leaving very few buildings standing."

Strongest
protect
Strong
defend

Similar words to sack

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to sack vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

fire
pillage
bag
dismiss
dismissal
plunder
loot
discharge
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• Nearby Words

sablefish
sabyinyo
saccopharynx
sack
sacramento
sacrococcyx
saddle

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