Answer: easedout

AnswerCrossword Clue
EASEDOUT

Discharged with maximum tact

EASEDOUT

Let go tactfully

EASEDOUT

Fired tactfully

EASEDOUT
Let go subtly
EASEDOUT
Removed with finesse
EASEDOUTFired, in a way.
EASEDOUTProdded into retiring
EASEDOUTPolitely got rid of
EASEDOUT57 Axed gradually
EASEDOUTRetired gracefully
EASEDOUTAxed, but nicely