Synonyms of showing (someone) the door

showing (someone) the door

phrase

present participle of show (someone) the door

as in sacking

to let go from office, service, or employment

They showed him the door once the allegations had been confirmed.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacking
• removing
• dismissing
• firing
• retiring
• mustering out
• releasing
• turning off
• sending packing
• terminating
• laying off
• canning
• axing
• discharging
• pink-slipping
• drumming (out)
• cashiering
• booting (out)
• bouncing
• kicking out
• chucking (out)
• throwing out
• downsizing
• trimming
• excessing
• separating
• furloughing
• unseating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• signing (up or on)
• taking on
• employing
• retaining
• hiring
• engaging
• keeping
• contracting
• subcontracting
• recruiting
• reemploying
• rehiring
• re-employing