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MISSILES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word missiles. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word missiles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MISSILES

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bombs
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

• strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

• an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

verb

• throw bombs at or attack with bombs

• fail to get a passing grade

munitions
nounn
noun

• weapons considered collectively

• military supplies

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

verb

• supply with weapons

projectiles
nounn
noun

• a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

• any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

adjective satellite

• impelling or impelled forward

rockets
nounn
noun

• any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

• a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

• erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender

• propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon

• sends a firework display high into the sky

verb

• shoot up abruptly, like a rocket

• propel with a rocket

torpedoes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

• A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.

• A submarine sandwich.

• A naval mine.

• An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.

• A professional gunman or assassin.

• A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.

• A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.

• An automobile with a torpedo body.

• (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.

• (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.

• A marijuana cigarette.

verb

• To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.

• To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.

• To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

projectile
nounn
noun

• a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

• any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

adjective satellite

• impelling or impelled forward

Best Hypernyms For MISSILES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for missiles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
arm weapon arms projectile rocket projectiles weapons
Phrases (1)
weapon system

Alternatives for BOMBS

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