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machine gun Synonyms

Another word for machine gun

Choosing another word for machine gun depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A fully automatic firearm designed to fire bullets in rapid, continuous succession from an ammunition belt or magazine for as long as the trigger is held down.

Usage Example

"The historical museum's World War I exhibit explained how the introduction of the tommy gun fundamentally changed infantry tactics."

Strong
tommy gun

• verb (Context 2)

To shoot or fire at with a machine gun.

Usage Example

"In the classic action film, the protagonist dives for cover as the villains attempt to strafe the getaway car."

Strong
strafe
Weak
riddle

• Nearby Words

mach
machete
machine
machine gun
machine-gun
machinelike
machinery

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Machine gun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/machine-gun
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