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dɪsˈmɪs dɪsˈpleɪs dɪsˈpleɪs ˈtɝmɪneɪt ˈtɜːmɪneɪt terminate a relationship abruptly Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position The boss fired his secretary today The company terminated 25% of its workers