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SHOOT A LINE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase shoot a line. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase shoot a line. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHOOT A LINE

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bluster
verb, nounv, n
noun

• noisy confusion and turbulence

• a swaggering show of courage

• a violent gusty wind

• vain and empty boasting

verb

• blow hard; be gusty, as of wind

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

boast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• speaking of yourself in superlatives

verb

• show off

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

brag
verbv
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• show off

gas
nounn
noun

• the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

• a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

• a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

• a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

verb

• attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

• show off

gasconade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instance of boastful talk

verb

• show off

swash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the movement or sound of water

verb

• make violent, noisy movements

• dash a liquid upon or against

• show off

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

tout
verbv
noun

• someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

• someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way

• one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)

verb

• advertize in strongly positive terms

• show off

vaunt
verbv
noun

• extravagant self-praise

verb

• show off

Best Hypernyms For SHOOT A LINE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shoot a line, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
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Alternatives for BLUSTER

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