Synonyms for

Ricochet

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

Definition

to bounce off a surface and change direction

Synonyms & similar words

bounce recoil spring reverberate resile rebound takeahop bound carom bounce rebound skip glance carom deflect skim graze ricochet whip boomerang echo reverberate resound ricochet spring resile

Example sentences

  1. The bullet ricocheted off the wall and hit the tree.
  2. The basketball will ricochet off the rim and go into the hoop.
  3. The stone will ricochet off the surface of the water.
  4. The car tire will ricochet off the rock on the road.
  5. The ball will ricochet off the ground and hit the player.

Quotes

  • A thought ricochets like a pinball in my head.
  • Life is like a pinball game, just when I think I have a handle on things, the machine goes and has itself a little shake-up and the score starts to build with the speed of light and the sound of a thousand bells and whistles.
  • Success is like a pinball machine - the more you play it, the higher the score.

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