sack Synonyms
Another word for sack
• noun (Context 1)
A large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying heavy goods.
"The farmer loaded a heavy bag of potatoes onto the back of the truck."
• noun (Context 2)
The dismissal of someone from employment (informal, often preceded by 'the').
"After arriving late for the third time this week, he was given the dismissal."
• verb (Context 3)
To dismiss someone from employment (informal).
"The board decided to fire the chief executive after a series of financial blunders."
• verb (Context 4)
To tackle a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a forward pass can be thrown (in American and Canadian football).
"The defensive end managed to tackle the quarterback three times during the championship game."
• verb (Context 5)
To plunder, loot, and heavily damage a captured town or city.
"The invading army systematically sacked the ancient city, leaving very few buildings standing."
• noun (Context 6)
The plundering and widespread destruction of a captured town or city.
"The sacking of Rome in 410 AD was a major event in the decline of the Western Roman Empire."
Opposites of sack
The opposite of sack shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: