noun the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy.
— synonyms: fire
noun the act of discharging a gun.
— synonyms: discharge, firing_off
noun the act of setting something on fire.
— synonyms: ignition, lighting, kindling, inflammation
noun the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).
— synonyms: dismissal, dismission, discharge, liberation, release, sack, sacking