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shootdown Synonyms

Another word for shootdown

Choosing another word for shootdown 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)

The act or an instance of bringing down an aircraft or missile by firing at it.

Usage Example

"International aviation investigators examined radar records following the accidental downing of the reconnaissance drone."

Strongest
downing

• noun (Context 2)

A decisive or abrupt rejection of an idea, proposal, or argument.

Usage Example

"The committee's swift rejection of the budget proposal forced the department to revise its financial plan."

Strongest
rejection
Strong
dismissal
rebuff
refusal

Opposites of shootdown

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

endorsement
approval
acceptance
See all opposites of shootdown

• Nearby Words

shoo
shoot
shootaround
shootdown
shooter
shooting
shooting star

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