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GUNSHOTS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word gunshots. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word gunshots. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GUNSHOTS

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gunfire
nounn
noun

• the act of shooting a gun

blast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very long fly ball

• a sudden very loud noise

• a strong current of air

• an explosion (as of dynamite)

• a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

• intense adverse criticism

verb

• make a strident sound

• hit with great force

• use explosives on

• apply a draft or strong wind to to

• create by using explosives

• make with or as if with an explosion

• fire a shot; release

• criticize harshly or violently

• shatter as if by explosion

• shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

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

explosion
nounn
noun

• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

• the act of exploding or bursting

• a sudden great increase

• the noise caused by an explosion

• the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant

• a sudden outburst

• a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball

firecracker
nounn
noun

• firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

popping
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork

shooting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of firing a projectile

• killing someone by gunfire

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

Best Hypernyms For GUNSHOTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gunshots, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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shooting shot

Alternatives for GUNFIRE

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