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pistol Synonyms

Another word for pistol

Choosing another word for pistol depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small firearm designed to be held and operated with one hand, especially one in which the firing chamber is integral with the barrel.

Usage Example

"The historical museum displays an ornate 18th-century flintlock handgun in its main gallery."

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handgun
sidearm
Strong
revolver
gun
firearm
six-shooter
derringer

• noun (Context 2)

A notably energetic, spirited, or amusingly eccentric person (informal).

Usage Example

"Even in her eighties, my grandmother was a real firecracker who kept everyone laughing at family dinners."

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firecracker
live wire
Strong
spitfire
dynamo
spark plug
character
card
original

• verb (Context 3)

To shoot or strike with a small handheld firearm.

Usage Example

"In the classic stage melodrama, the villain attempts to shoot the hero from behind the curtain."

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shoot
Strong
gun down
plug
blast
pistol-whip

Opposites of pistol

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

bore
dullard
stick-in-the-mud
wet blanket
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• Nearby Words

pistachio
piste
pistil
pistol
piston
pistou
pit

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