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termination

The word “termination” has 4 syllables: ter-mi-na-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌtɜr.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for termination?

In the thesaurus, “termination” has 74 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for termination along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for termination

Antonyms for termination

  • alpha
  • beginning
  • birth
  • commencement
  • continuance
  • continuation
  • creation
  • dawn
  • existence
  • extension
  • genesis
  • inauguration
  • inception
  • incipience
  • incipiency
  • initiation
  • institution
  • launch
  • morning
  • onset
  • origination
  • outset
  • persistence
  • prolongation
  • start

Meanings of termination

  • noun
    1. The process of terminating or the state of being terminated.
    2. The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason.
    3. An end in time; a conclusion.
    4. An end in space; an edge or limit.
    5. An outcome or result.
    6. The last part of a word; an ending, a desinence; a suffix.
    7. An induced abortion.
    8. A word, a term.
    9. The ending up of a polypeptid chain.

Example Sentences

  • The company announced the termination of several employees due to restructuring.
  • Failure to meet the contract terms may result in termination.
  • The sudden termination of the program shocked everyone involved.
  • They reviewed the legal grounds for the termination of the lease.
  • His poor performance eventually led to the termination of his employment.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to termination, such as: abeyance, alpha, annihilation, arrest, arrestment, bar, barrier.

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