Synonyms for
Gun
Definition
a weapon that fires bullets or shells
Synonyms & similar words
gas
hitman
ordnance
artillery
accelerator
triggerman
gunforhire
shooter
gaspedal
gunslinger
heavyweapon
hiredgun
greasegun
acceleratorpedal
throttle
gunman
torpedo
firearm
rifle
pistol
revolver
shooter
weapon
piece
armament
hardware
cannon
artillery
projectile
ammunition
shot
slug
bullet
cartridge
shell
ordnance
firecracker
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fire a gun
- load a gun
- aim a gun
- carry a gun
- gun control
- gun safety
- gun violence
- gun lobby
Word family
Usage note
While 'gun' is a common term, formal contexts often prefer 'firearm' or 'weapon'. The verb 'to gun' can mean to shoot or to accelerate rapidly.
Example sentences
- She grabbed her gun and ran outside to see what was happening.
- The police officer had to use his gun to stop the criminal.
- My dad likes to go hunting with his gun.
- The soldier carried a heavy gun on his back.
- The cowboy drew his gun and fired at the bad guy.
Quotes
I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it. - Clint Eastwood
“Some people think that the Second Amendment is an outdated relic of a time gone by. Doubtless some also think that constitutional protections of other rights are outdated relics of a bygone era. We The People own those rights regardless, unless and until We The People repeal them. For those who believe that rights exist only because they are given by government, the Second Amendment must be confusing. Why would the Founders bother to list a bunch of rights and then add: 'The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.'?” - Thomas Sowell
“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” - Wayne LaPierre