Answer to "Give the axe to" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word FIRE , but the solution may also be CASHIER which is one of the most recent solution (2011 in CrossSynergy).

Give the axe to crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
FIRE	67 %	4
CASHIER	33 %	7

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Give the axe to

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• fire
• let go
• terminate
• outer
• ouster
• relegate
• dispatch
• die
• terminated
• fired
• scrub
• canned

Crossword Answer definitions

FIRE noun

1. A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
2. An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
3. The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
4. The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
5. A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
6. The elements necessary to start a fire.
7. The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.
8. Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
9. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
10. Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
11. A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
12. Red coloration in a piece of opal.

FIRE verb

1. To set (something, often a building) on fire.
2. To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
3. To drive away by setting a fire.
4. To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
5. To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
6. To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
7. To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
8. To cause an action potential in a cell.
9. To forcibly direct (something).
10. (computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
11. To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
12. To animate; to give life or spirit to.
13. To feed or serve the fire of.
14. To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
15. To cauterize.
16. To catch fire; to be kindled.
17. To be irritated or inflamed with passion.

FIRE adjective

1. Amazing; excellent.

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution

More clues leading to the result FIRE

• "__ at will"
• Can
• Put in a kiln
• Camper's need
• With 57-Across, "atomic" sucking candy that violates building safety codes?
• Let go
• Sack
• Bake, as pottery
• Send packing
• "___ in the hole!"

More clues leading to the result CASHIER

• Bank employee
• Give the axe to
• Supermarket worker
• Source of change
• Dismiss with ignominy.
• Dismiss.
• Bank worker.
• Restaurant worker.
• Dismiss summarily
• Drum out of office