Terminates (6)
'terminates' is the definition.
(axing is a kind of terminating)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for axes that I've seen before include "Dispenses with" , "Does away with" , "Hatchets" , "Terminates" , "Edge tools with metal heads" .)
'terminates' is the definition.
('end' can be a synonym of 'terminate')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Stops in dens" , "Completes - purposes" , "Wanting goals" , "Borders" , "Desired results" .)
'terminates' is the definition.
('cease' can be a synonym of 'terminate')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ceases that I've seen before include "Discontinues, ends" , "Stops or discontinues" , "Finishes" , "stops working" , "Comes to an end" .)