Fire

Synonyms Gunfire, sniping, bombardment, volley, salvo, firing, flak, fusillade, barrage, and cannonade.

Synonyms Criticism, condemnation, denunciation, admonishments, scolding, disapproval, antagonism, ill will, flak, knocks, censure, castigation, opprobrium, vituperation, chiding, hostility, animosity, enmity, brickbats, and raps.

Synonyms Launch, discharge, hurl, send flying, loose off, send, let off, set off, shoot, eject, throw, let fly with, shy, pop, trigger, and blast.

Synonyms Dismiss, give someone their notice, let go, get rid of, depose, cashier, give the sack to, kick out, give someone the boot, give someone the push, give someone their cards, discharge, lay off, throw out, oust, make redundant, sack, axe, boot out, give someone the bullet, show someone the door, and give someone the elbow.

Synonyms Stimulate, excite, awaken, rouse, bring out, evoke, put/breathe life into, inspire, quicken, drive, spur on, electrify, impassion, stir up, enliven, arouse, draw/call forth, engender, inflame, animate, motivate, incite, impel, galvanize, and trigger.

Synonyms Stir up, rouse, galvanize, stimulate, move, fire the imagination of, whip up, agitate, provoke, urge, animate, egg on, inspirit, arouse, excite, electrify, inspire, fire the enthusiasm of, get going, inflame, goad, spur on, encourage, incite, and light a fire under.