Need another word that means the same as “ricochet”? Find 10 synonyms for “ricochet” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Ricochet” are: bounce, bound, rebound, recoil, resile, reverberate, spring, take a hop, be deflected, carom
Ricochet as a Noun
Definitions of "Ricochet" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ricochet” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A glancing rebound.
- A shot or hit that rebounds off a surface.
- The action or movement of a bullet or other projectile when ricocheting.
Synonyms of "Ricochet" as a noun (1 Word)
| carom | A game resembling billiards, played on a table without pockets and depending on cannons for scoring. |
Usage Examples of "Ricochet" as a noun
- The practice of low-level skip bombing relied on ricochet for effect.
- She was hit by a ricochet in the leg.
Ricochet as a Verb
Definitions of "Ricochet" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ricochet” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Spring back; spring away from an impact.
- Cause to rebound off a surface.
- (of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface.
- Appear to move with a series of ricochets.
Synonyms of "Ricochet" as a verb (9 Words)
| be deflected | Be identical or equivalent to. |
| bounce | Hit something so that it bounces. I tried to email him but the message bounced. |
| bound | Of an object rebound from a surface. Shares bounded ahead in early dealing. |
| rebound | Gain possession of a missed shot after it bounces off the backboard or basket rim. Nicholas s tricks are rebounding on him. |
| recoil | Rebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity. Ronni felt herself recoil at the very thought. |
| resile | Return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed. These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide. |
| reverberate | To throw or bend back (from a surface. The statements by the professor reverberated through the Capitol. |
| spring | Spring back spring away from an impact. He might spring a few shillings more. |
| take a hop | Take into one’s possession. |
Usage Examples of "Ricochet" as a verb
- They fired off a couple of rounds, ricocheting the bullets against a wall.
- A bullet ricocheted off a nearby wall.
- The sound ricocheted around the hall.
