Synonyms for

Gunning

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

Definition

The act of shooting a gun or hunting with a gun.

Synonyms & similar words

gun shooting firing blasting hunting targeting aiming sniping sighting bombarding popping plugging riddling strafing pumping shelling assaulting attacking barraging bombing cannonading

Example sentences

  1. Tom and his dad went gunning in the forest.
  2. The hunters were gunning for deer in the woods.
  3. The soldiers were gunning down the enemy in the battlefield.
  4. The gangsters were gunning for the rival gang members.
  5. The robbers were gunning for the bank's cash.

Quotes

  • I'm not a gun person, but I'm not anti-gun. I enjoy shooting them at the range.
  • The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.
  • I have a love interest in every one of my films - a gun.

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