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gun Antonyms

Opposite of gun

Because the opposite of gun shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To accelerate the engine of a vehicle rapidly by forcefully pressing the throttle.

Usage Example

"The impatient driver decided to idle the engine as soon as the traffic light turned green."

Strongest
idle
Strong
decelerate
slow down
throttle back
brake
stall

• verb (Context 2)

To shoot or strike with a firearm (often used with 'down').

Usage Example

"In the classic Western film, the brave sheriff was forced to spare down the notorious outlaw."

Strong
spare
miss

• verb (Context 3)

To aggressively pursue or seek a specific goal, outcome, or position (used with 'for').

Usage Example

"After finishing her advanced degree, she is now gunning for a senior management position."

Strong
abandon
give up
forgo
shun
eschew
avoid

Similar words to gun

Words similar to gun shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

starting pistol
firearm
starter pistol
rev
shoot
starting gun
shoot down
rev up
See all synonyms of gun

• Nearby Words

gumminess
gummy
gumption
gun
gunfight
gunfire
gunk

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gun
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