Firing — synonyms, firing antonyms, definition

1. firing (Noun)

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firing (Noun) — The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.

firing (Noun) — The act of discharging a gun.

firing (Noun) — The act of setting something on fire.

firing (Noun) — The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).

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2. firing (Verb)

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firing (Verb) — Start firing a weapon.

firing (Verb) — Cause to go off. ex. "fire a bullet" ex. "fire a gun"

firing (Verb) — (cooking) bake in a kiln so as to harden. ex. "fire pottery"

firing (Verb) — Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position. ex. "The boss fired his secretary today"

firing (Verb) — Go off or discharge. ex. "The gun fired"

firing (Verb) — Drive out or away by or as if by fire. ex. "The soldiers were fired" ex. "Surrender fires the cold scepticism"

firing (Verb) — Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses).

firing (Verb) — Destroy by fire.

firing (Verb) — Provide as a source of energy or heat. ex. "Oil fires the furnace"

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