Dismiss suddenly and/or harshly (3)

I believe the answer is:

axe

(Other definitions for axe that I've seen before include "Terminate - with a hatchet?" , "Fraternize" , "can bring down plane" , "Remove ruthlessly or suddenly" , "Chopping tool; dismiss" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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