sackings
/ˈsækɪŋz/
NOUN
1. The dismissal of employees from their jobs
The act of removing people from their employment or positions, usually by an employer.
1.1. Firing and employment termination
Refers to the dismissal of employees from their jobs, particularly when several people are fired as part of an organizational decision.
Synonyms
- dismissals
- firings
- layoffs
Examples
- The recent corporate scandal led to widespread sackings of high-ranking executives.
- After the disappointing financial quarter, the company announced several sackings to cut costs.
- The political upheaval resulted in mass sackings across various government departments.
Related Words
- demotions
- reductions
- downgrades
- bumps
NOUN
2. Acts of plundering or pillaging
The acts of violently looting or robbing places, especially during or after an attack or military conquest.
2.1. Looting and destruction
Refers to the seizure of property and the damage or destruction caused when places are raided or plundered.
Synonyms
- pillages
- plunders
- depredations
- ravages
- spoliations
Antonyms
Examples
- The sackings of several towns left widespread destruction in their wake.
- Historical records describe the sackings as periods of looting and devastation.
Related Words
- defacements
- demolishments
- destructions
- despoilments
- predations
- ruinations
- ruins
- sabotages
- vandalisms
- vandalizations