Definition of firing

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • firing is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • firing is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • firing is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of firing


  • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. discharge
    2. dismissal
    3. dismission
    4. liberation
    5. release
    6. sack
    7. sacking
  • the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fire
  • the act of discharging a gun (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. discharge
    2. firing off
  • the act of setting something on fire (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. ignition
    2. inflammation
    3. kindling
    4. lighting

See definition of firing in Merriam Webster