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Definitions

bounce

[bouns] / baʊns /

NOUN

spring

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rebound

STRONG

animation bound dynamism elasticity energy give go life liveliness pep recoil resilience springiness vigor vitality vivacity zip

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy enervation idleness inactivity laziness lethargy

VERB

spring up; rebound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bound bump carom hop jump leap rebound ricochet

STRONG

bob boomerang buck hurdle jounce recoil resile saltate thump vault

WEAK

fly back glance off jerk up and down snap back spring back

VERB

evict

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heave throw

STRONG

ax can discharge dismiss eject fire oust sack terminate

WEAK

boot out eighty-six give one notice give the heave-ho kick out

Antonyms

STRONG

employ engage hire hold keep

WEAK

allow let in permit

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