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firearm Synonyms

Another word for firearm

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• noun (Context 1)

A portable weapon, such as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is discharged by the explosion of a propellant.

Usage Example

"The security officer was required to undergo extensive safety training before being authorized to carry a gun on duty."

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gun
Strong
handgun
rifle
pistol
weapon

• Nearby Words

fire reel
fire skink
fireable
firearm
fireball
firebird
fireboat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Firearm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/firearm
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