Synonyms for
Missiles
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.
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Common collocations
- cruise missile
- ballistic missile
- nuclear missile
- missile defense
- missile attack
- missile launch
- missile system
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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.
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Example sentences
- The missile launched from the submarine hit the target with precision.
- The country spent billions of dollars on developing new missiles.
- The soldiers were trained to operate the missile launchers.
- The enemy's missile attack caused widespread damage.
- 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