Synonyms for

Missiles

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

Definition

Missiles are weapons designed to be self-propelled towards a target. They can be launched from aircraft, ships, submarines, or land-based launchers to destroy a target.

Synonyms & similar words

missile projectile rockets projectiles torpedoes bombs shells munitions armaments ammunition ordnance warheads explosives arsenals firearms guns cannons artillery weapons launchers rockets

Synonyms by register

Formal

projectiles munitions ordnance

Informal

rockets bombs

Literary

darts shafts

Antonyms

arrival arrival arrival arrival arrival arrival

Common collocations

  • cruise missile
  • ballistic missile
  • nuclear missile
  • missile defense
  • missile attack
  • missile launch
  • missile system

Word family

noun missile
verb missile

Usage note

While 'missile' can refer to any object thrown or projected, it is most commonly used today to refer to self-propelled guided weapons. The verb form is rare and often considered informal.

Example sentences

  1. The missile launched from the submarine hit the target with precision.
  2. The country spent billions of dollars on developing new missiles.
  3. The soldiers were trained to operate the missile launchers.
  4. The enemy's missile attack caused widespread damage.
  5. The missile defense system intercepted and destroyed the incoming missile.

Quotes

  • "Missiles to the east, missiles to the west, we've got you covered." - Ronald Reagan
  • "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." - Sun Tzu
  • "The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy." - Friedrich Nietzsche

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