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shoot Antonyms
Opposite of shoot
Because the opposite of shoot shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To move, dart, or pass suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.
Usage Example
"We watched a small lizard creep across the warm stone wall and disappear into a crevice."
Strongest
creep
crawl
Strong
inch
plod
dawdle
amble
• verb (Context 2)
To kick, throw, or strike a ball or puck toward the goal in an attempt to score points.
Usage Example
"The midfielder hesitated to pass from outside the penalty box and passed to a teammate instead."
Strong
pass
• verb (Context 3)
To send forth new buds, stems, or sprouts as part of natural growth (of a plant or seed).
Usage Example
"After a week of warm spring rain, the willow trees began to wither new leaves along their branches."
Strongest
wither
Strong
shrivel
wilt
die
Similar words to shoot
Words similar to shoot shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
fire
sprout
darn
film
photo shoot
dart
dash
photograph
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shoot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shoot