Synonyms for
Shooting
Definition
the action of firing a gun or other weapon
Synonyms & similar words
charge
spud
scoot
scud
dissipate
dart
flash
hit
inject
photograph
pip
buck
film
fritter
tear
germinate
shot
dash
shoot
blast
fool
take
snap
bourgeon
sprout
firing
shelling
blasting
gunfire
sniping
hitting
aiming
marksmanship
hunting
fusillade
assault
attack
bombardment
onslaught
volley
explosion
burst
bang
pop
crack
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- shooting star
- shooting range
- shooting gallery
- shooting spree
- shooting incident
- shooting pain
- shooting match
- shooting season
Word family
Usage note
The word 'shooting' can refer to the act of firing a projectile weapon, a sudden sharp pain, or a celestial phenomenon. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- The police were called to investigate a shooting in the park.
- He practiced shooting at the range.
- She won a gold medal in shooting at the Olympics.
- The shooting star was a beautiful sight.
- The shooting pains in her leg made it difficult to walk.
Quotes
I'm not a shooting star, just a burning heart.
I hope to die with a gun in my hand and a smile on my face.
The shooting stars in your eyes make me wish for my own pair of wings.