Synonyms for

Gunshots

Verb / ˈgʌˌnʃɑ:ts / Another word for gunshots — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sounds made by a gun when it is fired.

Synonyms & similar words

gunfire gunshot gunfire shooting blasting firing explosion crack blast report detonation bang volley burst salvo discharge shot round shell projectile bullets ammunition

Synonyms by register

Formal

reports discharges explosions

Informal

bangs pops blams

Literary

thunderclaps salvos volleys

Antonyms

silence quiet peace calm stillness hush

Common collocations

  • loud gunshots
  • distant gunshots
  • heard gunshots
  • multiple gunshots
  • exchange of gunshots
  • sound of gunshots
  • after the gunshots

Word family

noun gunshot

Usage note

Gunshots refers to the sound of a firearm being discharged. It is often used in contexts of violence, crime, or hunting.

Example sentences

  1. I heard gunshots outside my window last night.
  2. The police were called after residents reported hearing gunshots.
  3. The victim was hit by multiple gunshots.
  4. Gunshots can be very loud and scary.
  5. The sound of gunshots echoed through the valley.

Quotes

  • "I don't like violence, Tom. I'm a businessman; blood is a big expense." - Don Corleone, The Godfather
  • "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." - Frank Sinatra
  • "I'm not a businessman. I'm a business, man." - Jay-Z

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