Fired
/ˈfaɪəd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Fired
verb
- To set (something, often a building) on fire.
- To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
"If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."
- To drive away by setting a fire.
- To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
- To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
"He fired his radar gun at passing cars."
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SYNONYMS
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ANTONYMS
hire