Synonyms for

Shooter

Verb / ˈʃu:tɜ: / Another word for shooter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who shoots, especially with a gun

Synonyms & similar words

torpedo gunslinger crapshooter hiredgun shot taw triggerman gun hitman gunforhire gunman marksman sharpshooter sniper gunman rifleman huntsman sportsman killer assassin murderer executioner hitman triggerman gunfighter sharps slinger

Synonyms by register

Formal

marksman sharpshooter gunman assailant

Informal

gunner trigger-man shooter-up

Literary

avenger executioner

Antonyms

defender protector guardian civilian non-combatant peacemaker

Common collocations

  • shooter bag
  • shooter glass
  • shooter's instinct
  • shooter's position
  • shooter's choice
  • shooter's medal
  • shooter's arm

Word family

noun shooter
verb shoot

Usage note

The word 'shooter' can refer to someone who shoots a gun, a type of small glass for spirits, or a genre of video game. Context is crucial for understanding its meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The shooter hit the bullseye.
  2. The police arrested the shooter.
  3. The shooter was a skilled marksman.
  4. My dad is a hunter and a shooter.
  5. The shooter aimed carefully before pulling the trigger.

Quotes

  • "I'm not a shooter. I'm a point guard who knows how to shoot." - Stephen Curry
  • "When I was young, I was a shooter. Now, I'm a scorer." - Kobe Bryant
  • "I was always a shooter. As a kid, I never played inside the three-point line." - Steve Kerr

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