Synonyms for

Gunned

Verb / gʌnd / Another word for gunned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The past tense of the verb 'gun', which means to shoot a gun.

Synonyms & similar words

gun shot fired blasted aimed popped blazed hunted sniped attacked assaulted ambushed raided stormed bombarded strafed barraged shelled

Example sentences

  1. The hunter gunned down a deer.
  2. The police officers gunned down the suspect.
  3. The soldier gunned the engine of the tank.
  4. The gangster gunned the car's engine and drove away.
  5. The cowboy gunned his horse to get to the front of the herd.

Quotes

  • I never met a man I didn't like, until I met Buck. He was gunned down by the law.
  • I don't like to carry a gun, but I don't like to be gunned down either.
  • I gunned the car's engine and left the town behind me.

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