give the axe (v)
give the bounce (v)
give the gate (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def terminate a relationship abruptly
examples Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman
Frame - 14 Somebody ----s somebody something
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Hypernym separate, part, split up, split, break, break up
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Hyponym separate, part, split up, split, break, break up

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