furlough - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for furlough , a list of similar words for furlough from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a temporary leave of absence from military duty

Synonyms

• furlough

More generic

• leave
• leave of absence

Verb

grant a leave to

Synonyms

• furlough

More generic

• allow
• countenance
• let
• permit

Verb

dismiss, usually for economic reasons

Synonyms

• furlough
• lay off

More generic

• can
• dismiss
• displace
• fire
• force out
• give notice
• give the axe
• give the sack
• sack
• send away
• terminate

More specific

• downsize

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