What is another word for sacked?
Pronunciation: [sˈakt] (IPA) 
Sacked is a harsh and unpleasant term that implies someone has lost their job in a sudden and forceful way. There are, however, several other synonyms that can be used to soften the blow. One example is the word "dismissed," which is commonly used in a formal setting. Another synonym is "terminated," which is also formal and implies that the person was let go due to unsatisfactory performance or other reasons. The phrase "laid off" is more commonly used in business settings and tends to imply that the job loss was not the employee's fault. Finally, the word "fired" is similar to sacked but can be used more lightly in certain contexts.
