GUNSHOTS Synonyms
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 |