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shooting Synonyms

Another word for shooting

Choosing another word for shooting depends on context, so the 37 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or an instance of discharging a firearm or launching a projectile such as an arrow.

Usage Example

"Local authorities conducted a thorough investigation following the late-night gunfire downtown."

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gunfire
firing
Strong
gunplay
shoot-out
firefight
Weak
fusillade
volley

• noun (Context 2)

The process or activity of capturing photographs or recording motion picture footage with a camera.

Usage Example

"Principal filming for the historical documentary took place on location in Scotland over six weeks."

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filming
Strong
photography
cinematography
videography
recording
taping

• adjective (Context 3)

Moving, darting, or streaking very rapidly across a space.

Usage Example

"The children stayed awake late into the summer night hoping to spot a darting star."

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darting
streaking
Strong
falling
flashing
speeding
flying
hurtling

• noun (Context 4)

The competitive sport or recreational practice of firing at targets or game using firearms or bows.

Usage Example

"She won a silver medal in competitive target marksmanship at the international games."

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marksmanship
Strong
gunnery
sharpshooting
archery
Weak
hunting

• noun (Context 5)

In sports such as basketball, soccer, or hockey, the act or skill of propelling the ball or puck toward the goal or basket to score.

Usage Example

"The team's accurate three-point scoring in the final quarter secured their championship victory."

Strong
scoring
finishing
Weak
striking

• adjective (Context 6)

Characterized by a sudden, sharp, and piercing sensation that radiates rapidly through a part of the body.

Usage Example

"He scheduled an appointment with the physical therapist after experiencing a stabbing pain in his lower back."

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stabbing
piercing
sharp
Strong
lancing
lancinating
knifelike
radiating
acute
searing

Opposites of shooting

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

dull
stationary
motionless
fixed
ceasefire
throbbing
passing
mild
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shooting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shooting
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