Synonyms for
Missile
Definition
an object that is forcibly propelled at a target, either by hand or from a mechanical weapon.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- ballistic missile
- cruise missile
- intercontinental ballistic missile
- surface-to-air missile
- missile defense
- missile strike
- missile launcher
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Usage note
A missile is a self-propelled guided weapon. It is often confused with a rocket, which is a projectile propelled by a rocket engine but not necessarily guided.
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Example sentences
- The missile was aimed at the enemy's aircraft carrier.
- The missile exploded upon impact, causing massive damage.
- The soldiers launched a missile towards the enemy's stronghold.
- The missile defense system intercepted the incoming missile.
- The missile launch was successful, hitting its target accurately.
Quotes
Missiles, precisely aimed, are the weapon of the weak. - Jean Baudrillard
When you launch in a rocket, you're not really flying that rocket. You're just sort of hanging on. - Michael P. Anderson
All the waste in a year from a nuclear power plant can be stored under a desk. - Ronald Reagan, referring to the small size of missile silos