Ax and Keep

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Ax verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.

Usage example: the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets

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Keep is an antonym for ax.

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Ax is an antonym for keep.

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

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