FUSILLADE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word fusillade. (close relations)
Definition of FUSILLADE
Best Alternative Words for FUSILLADE
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
salvo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden outburst of cheers | ||||||||
volley | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces verb • be dispersed in a volley • hit before it touches the ground • discharge in, or as if in, a volley • make a volley • utter rapidly | ||||||||
barrage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target verb • address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | ||||||||
battery | nounn | |||||||
noun • group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place • a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series • a collection of related things intended for use together • a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher • a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target • an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact | ||||||||
blitz | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line • a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment verb • attack suddenly and without warning | ||||||||
bombardment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target • the act (or an instance) of subjecting a body or substance to the impact of high-energy particles (as electrons or alpha rays) • an attack by dropping bombs | ||||||||
cannonade | nounn | |||||||
noun • intense and continuous artillery fire verb • attack with cannons or artillery | ||||||||
discharge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sudden giving off of energy • the act of venting • a substance that is emitted or released • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • the pouring forth of a fluid • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • a formal written statement of relinquishment • the act of discharging a gun verb • complete or carry out • pour forth or release • free from obligations or duties • remove the charge from • go off or discharge • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • eliminate (a substance) • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to go off • release from military service • become empty or void of its content | ||||||||
hail | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||||
onslaught | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden and severe onset of trouble • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | ||||||||
shower | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you • someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see • washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle • a brief period of precipitation • a sudden downpour (as of tears or sparks etc) likened to a rain shower • a party of friends assembled to present gifts (usually of a specified kind) to a person verb • expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns • spray or sprinkle with • take a shower; wash one's body in the shower • rain abundantly • provide abundantly with | ||||||||
storm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning • a violent commotion or disturbance • a direct and violent assault on a stronghold verb • behave violently, as if in state of a great anger • take by force • rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning • blow hard • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||||
burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully |