Definition

A person who dismisses employees from their jobs or someone who starts a fire intentionally.

Example

The firer made the difficult decision to let several employees go during the company restructuring.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new firer at our company?

Yeah, I heard they were really strict with the layoffs.

I hope they don't have to be a firer anytime soon; it's such a tough job.

Definitely, I wouldn't want to be in their shoes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Firer → The word 'firer' is formed from 'fire' (from Old English 'fyr', meaning flame or fire) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A firer is a person who ignites or sets fire to something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is associated with 'fire' — the '-er' indicates a person, so a firer is someone who sets something on fire.

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