Bust and Sack

Bust

Bust verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.

Usage example: the commander threatened to bust her for failing to salute

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Sack and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sack" instead the word "Bust" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

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

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Bust and sack are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Sack" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: sacked, sacking, sackful

total	total bust	total sack
heavy	heavy bust	heavy sack
stupid	stupid bust	stupid sack
small	small bust	small sack
Other adjectives: large, big, huge, modest, pink, giant.

characters	bust characters	sack characters
brothers	bust brothers	sack brothers

Unfortunately, the 1980s oil bust and subsequent recession hit Houston like a sack of bricks, ending most large scale construction and ending the city's dreams of surpassing Chicago or New York.

Source: Useful Notes / Houston

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