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shoot

[shoot] / ʃut /
VERB
discharge a projectile, often to injure or kill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blast execute explode fire hit hurl kill launch murder open fire
STRONG
bag barrage bombard catapult dispatch emit expel fling gun ignite loose plug pop project propel pump torpedo trigger zap
WEAK
bring down drop the hammer let fly let go with open up pick off pull the trigger set off throw lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bear create fail
STRONG
conceal hold keep withhold
WEAK
backfire walk
VERB
dash
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charge chase pass reach run rush
STRONG
boil bolt dart flash fling fly gallop hotfoot hurry hurtle lash race scoot speed spring spurt streak tear whisk whiz
WEAK
skirr
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose retreat
STRONG
dawdle delay slow stay wait walk
WEAK
backfire

Example Sentences

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RAF planes have also taken part in missions to shoot down Iranian drones.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Ten years ago, these reanimation stunts were nutty and obscure enough to shoot down with ease.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

“I’m giving away a Huffy basketball freestanding hoop because it’s just taking up space. We used to play horse and shoot baskets together. My son is now 35, he doesn’t live here anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The filmmakers have a rough outline for part two, and preparations are in place to shoot later this year, which would allow it to come out in late 2027 or 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I thought of teaching Aunt Kate how to shoot.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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