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gunfire Synonyms

Another word for gunfire

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• noun (Context 1)

The repeated or continuous firing of a gun or guns, or the sound produced by it.

Usage Example

"The documentary included archival audio recordings of distant shooting from the historic battle."

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shooting
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fusillade
volley
barrage
gunplay

Opposites of gunfire

The opposite of gunfire shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ceasefire
See all opposites of gunfire

• Nearby Words

gunfight
gunfighter
gunfighting
gunfire
gunk
gunky
gunmaker

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