Antonyms for axing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : aks
Phonetic Transcription : æks


Definition of axing

Origin :
  • see axe (n.).
  • verb cut with large blade
  • verb dismiss from service
  • verb dismiss
Example sentences :
  • No, then, indeed I didn't, darling; and glad enough he was to be axing me.
  • Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
  • There's a jintleman in the drawing-room as is axing afther masther.
  • Extract from : « The Kellys and the O'Kellys » by Anthony Trollope
  • Terry went into the kitchen, with the news that "masther was awake, and axing for tay."
  • Extract from : « The Kellys and the O'Kellys » by Anthony Trollope
  • You was axing, Tom, ef there was more business with thim Injun critters.
  • Extract from : « Indian and Scout » by F. S. Brereton
  • Well, when this lad's gone aboard, and is away, I'll be axing for more of his gold.
  • Extract from : « With Wellington in Spain » by F. S. Brereton
  • What's the good of axing when ye knows that I knows nothing?
  • Extract from : « The Landleaguers » by Anthony Trollope
  • Like —— and blazes, your honour, axing your pardon, and the deck's.
  • Extract from : « Hard Cash » by Charles Reade
  • I s'pose you have some veighty reasons for axing me to do it?
  • Extract from : « The Gold Hunter's Adventures » by William H. Thomes
  • My mammy and old lady Lucy start to crying and axing him not to whip dem.
  • Extract from : « Slave Narratives Vol. XIV. South Carolina, Part 2 » by Works Projects Administration
  • I remember hidin' away at the back of Ole Oleson's bunk, axing God please to turn me into an animal.
  • Extract from : « A Man in the Open » by Roger Pocock

Synonyms for axing

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