sacking
The word “sacking” has 2 syllables: sack-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈsækɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for sacking?
In the thesaurus, “sacking” has 28 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sacking along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sacking
- annihilation
- carnage
- depredation
- dismissal
- dismissing
- elimination
- eradication
- extermination
- extinction
- firing
- looting
- loss
- marauding
- massacre
- mischief
- murder
- pillaging
- plunder
- plundering
- raiding
- ransacking
- releasing
- removing
- retiring
- robbery
- ruin
- slaughter
- wasting
Antonyms for sacking
Meanings of sacking
- verb
- (games) To sacrifice.
- To put in a sack or sacks.
- To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
- To plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from.
- To tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, especially before he is able to throw a pass.
- To discharge from a job or position; to fire.
- In the phrase sack out, to fall asleep. See also hit the sack.
- noun
- Cheap rough cloth such as would be used to make bags (sacks).
- Firing or termination of an employee.
Example Sentences
- The team celebrated their triumph with a ceremonial sacking of the coach.
- After the company's financial scandal, there was a massive sacking of top executives.
- The protestors demanded justice, calling for the sacking of corrupt officials.
- In the medieval castle, the victorious army engaged in the widespread sacking of the town.
- The manager faced repercussions for the poor performance, leading to the inevitable sacking.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sacking, such as: annihilation, carnage, depredation, dismissal, dismissing, elimination, employing.
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